The Beatles, Autograph book signed in blue ink by all four, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, and another signature of Tony Meehan of The Shadows, dedicated to Pauline in John's handwriting Provenance: Obtained in person at the filming to the 1st appearance of The Beatles on the BBC programme Ready, Steady, Go! on 4th October 1964

A Fine Pair of Late Victorian/Edwardian Diamond Earrings. Approximately 7 carats in total. 65mm drop. In an original case for Kirkby and Bunn Court Jewellers 44 Old Bond Street.

Sapphire and diamond double clip brooch with frame fitting. Containing untested calibre cut and cabochon sapphires, brilliant and baguette cut diamonds graduated in formation. All in an Art Deco sculptural mount assumed to be of unhallmarked platinum together with similar style earrings and a gold tooling leather case.

A rare and unusual 15 carat gold Photo Locket engraved with a floral bouquet and birds and floral sprays verso, with a 15 carat gold Chain

Gents 18ct Gold Audemars-Piguet Wristwatch, Circa 1980, Automatic Movement BA5378 61296, 18ct Yellow Gold, The Cushion Shaped Case with Smooth Bezel, Dark Blue Metallic Finish Dial, With Applied White Enamelled Roman Numerals And Hands, Date Aperture At 3 O'clock, Black Crocodile Strap, 18ct Gold AP Buckle, Comes Complete With Original Paperwork/Certificate Dated 1980, Leather Pouch, Box And Various Audemars Piguet Paperwork

An Austrian cold painted bronze depicting a Bedouin riding a camel, 13cm (5'') high/see illustration

Karl Heffner 1849-1925. A fine gilt framed oil painting on canvas ‘Flood Time’ 11x14ins signed.

A Rene Lalique opalescent glass bowl, Ondines pattern no 380, relief moulded with six swimming female nude mermaids to sides, etched mark to side, approx. 20cm dia

A Naples casket 19th century, of oval form with gilt metal mounts and polychrome decoration, the hinged lid decorated in raised relief with Amphitrite riding on a sea serpent with four putti attendants, the sea with realistic waves enclosed by gilt painted border, the base with a depiction of Poseidon and two sea horses and attendants in high relief, 8.5in wide (21.5cm)

19th century Majolica jardiniere and stand by George Jones decorated with birds and insects above a lily pad monogram mark to base A similar jardiniere without the stand was sold by Christies New York 7- 8 February 2006 14in. (36cm)

**A FINE AND RARE CHINESE DECORATED HELMET, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY FOR A MEMBER OF THE IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD with tall skull formed of four iron plates each decorated on the outside in damascened gold with four Lentsa characters above a running five clawed dragon, the plates joined on the inside by a slender iron panel and the outside with two gilt iron panels with engraved shaped foliate projections (two outer panels missing), the top of the skull with a large pierced iron central boss retained by four bud-shaped rivets all thickly encrusted with gold, decorated at the top with an expanded flowerhead, and at the front with a pair of dragons on either side of a central flaming jewel motif, all framed by a pair of ropework bands, the base of the skull encircled by an iron beadwork band surmounted by matching foliate projections secured by a pronounced bud-shaped rivets, all thickly encrusted in gold and with traces of a cheek and nape defences (probably of leather), fitted at the front with a brow-plate decorated in inlaid gold with a symmetrical pattern of scrollwork filled with differing flowerheads, topshells and a central flaming jewel design, pierced shaped peak thickly encrusted in gold and decorated with a design of scrollwork and a central monstrous mask, and retaining much gold throughout (the skull plates with small areas of pitting) 23cm; 9 1/8in high Provenance Morris J. Pinto, Geneva 1990 A helmet with two-piece skull and decorated in a closely related manner is preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. no. 2005.270. See D. Larocca 2006, no. 18 pp. 83-4. The five clawed dragon was adopted as a motif on the robes of Government Officials and members of the Imperial family from the 14th Century. It is one of the twelve ornaments, all twelve being present only on the robes of the Emperor.

A James Macintyre & Co Florian Ware vase by WilIiam Moorcroft, Iris pattern of narrow necked baluster form with flaring rim painted in shades of blue, printed mark, incised monogram, numbed M. 705, approx. 23cm. high A/F

An impressive collection of used stamps of Great Britain in 4 SG Windsor albums, sparse in earlier years but many better stamps present incl. 1883 5 s. red (SG 180), 10s. blue (SG 183a) and £1 green (SG 212), all fine used. 1902 5s. red ( SG264 good used), good seahorses, £1 blue silver wedding issue (SG 494 ) fine used and sets of King Geo VI higher values also noticed, requires viewing

An Armand Marseille 'Flapper' lady doll, having a composition head, weighted eyes with eyelashes, and an open mouth with teeth, her body being straw filled cotton, wearing her original apple green linen dress with felt flower trims and cloche hat, marked Germany, 390, A.5/OX.M, 37 cm

A Chinese silver pedestal bowl makers mark indistinct, of circular form with engraved rim and engraved hexagonal segmented interior, set on a raised and engraved circular foot, weight 20.3 oz 578 grams, 10in (25cm) diameter, 5.5in (14cm) high.

19th century mahogany chest on chest, three short drawers and six long drawers on bracket base 70 x 46 x 21in. (178 x 117 x 53cm)

William III silver sixpence Exeter stamp 1697 slight pitting otherwise good condition

Sebastian Kruger (1963-) artist, '40/40' limited edition artists proof Giclee Print on canvas of The Rolling Stones, individually signed by the artist and numbered AP 17/25, framed (4) 104x40cm each

A 19th Century mahogany decanter box with hinged lid enclosing six plain square-shaped decanters, each with mushroom-shaped stoppers, fitted brass carrying handles, 10 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 8 1/2in. (27 x 19 x 22cms) high.

A sterling silver decorative egg locket by Saramai. The locket inlaid with a royal blue enamel and set with marcasite and seed pearls. Marked 925

A gold, enamel and diamond pendant, of marquise shape centred by a diamond set monogram on a red guilloché enamel ground within a border of white enamel swags, the reverse with applied monogram on mother of pearl, hung on an articulated neck chain, the pendant 6cm (2.25'') high including bail/see illustration

Emile Vernon (1872-1919). Flowers and pink bowl, oil on canvas, signed and dated (18)96, 61cm x 77cm

OPAL & DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, THE LARGE OVAL OPAL SET WITH A SURROUND OF BRILLIANT-CUT DIAMONDS & THE SETTING MARKED 18K (480-550)

Alberto Morrocco (1917-1998). Italian male, oil on board, signed and titled verso 26cm x 49cm

An Edwardian 9ct gold necklace with a central pear shape precious opal set into a claw setting, surrounded by a decorative foliate wreath frame, set with old cut diamonds and pearls.

A JAPANESE FULL ARMOUR (TOSEI GUSOKU), EDO PERIOD comprising thirty-two plate kabuto with lacquered peak and neck-guard (losses), lacquered mempo, black lacquered cuirass and a pair of full arm and leg defences formed of lacquered plates and mail on fabric (the lacquer with losses, areas of rust) Stand not included

19th Century European framed ivory carving "Bacchus Feast", heavily carved in relief with figures 5 x 13in. (13 x 33cm)

LIN FENGMIAN. With stamped signature and character mark, framed watercolour on paper. Mountainous coastal scene with cormorant fisherman. See Chinese storage invoice verso. 30cm x 36.5cm.

A set of four 19th Century William IV Classical Revival Walnut Salon Chairs decorated in the manner of Thomas Hope (Dutch / British, 1769 - 1831). Each chair decorated with gilt highlights to the stop fluted legs, the uprights, backs and front rails inlaid with exotic wood (possibly Thuya or Amaranth). The turned legs united by turned and block 'H' form stretchers with the front legs terminating in miniature cup bun feet complete with original gilt metal castors, (later upholstery), (4) cf. The Phillips Guide to Chairs by Peter Johnson p. 58 and 59 for two examples of similarly decorated chairs.

A pair of Naples cabinet plates with decoration in raised relief depicting Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette,with gilt ground centres, 10in (25.5cm) diameter (2).

BRAM BOGART. Framed, signed oil on canvas. 20th Century Belgian school. Modernist composition. 60.5cm x 40cm.

A Ruskin vase with mottled decoration and a Doulton Lambeth green glazed ewer

An early 20th Century glass table lamp, the hexagonal cut stem with knop towards base, starcut underside and metal mount.

A Peranakan Chanab (Offering Box) Straights Chinese, late 19th century, of rectangular form in two sections, the top section front and back ornately carved and pierced with red lacquered and gilt decorated pinewood, depicting battle scenes, the sides with birds, flowers and leaves, the base with six division open interior offering section with cinnabar red decoration, the exterior with pierced and gilded decoration depicting dragons, 10.5 (26.5cm) wide, 8in (20.5cm) high, 5in (13cm) deep.

Hassall, John (1868-1948) SET OF FOUR CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS C. 1900 TITLED “THE DRIVE”, “A BAD LIE”” BUNKERED” AND “PUTTING” – in original oak frames with gilt slips – mage 10x 26 – overall 15.5x32” – some staining otherwise good sharp colours Note John Hassall was born in Kent in 1868 and lived until 1948. He was one of the most influential illustrators of the early twentieth century and illustrated ads, prints, pottery and postcards in England. He was a contemporary of Cecil Aldin and similarly a member of the London Sketch Club and produced several well known golfing images

A Ruskin pottery handled jug of necked ovoid form with flambe glaze of sang de boeuf red and purple glaze with green speckles throughout, impressed mark to base RUSKIN England 1933, approx. 20cm high

Very Rare Pooh Calender 1930 decorated by Ernest Shepard verses by A.A.Milne Methuen & Co. London some deterioration in corner light staining and scuffing

A Victorian oak and marquetry inlaid work table, circa 1860, the rectangular moulded edge top inset with flowerheads and fleur-de-lys, initialled ''R.B.'' centred with an eagle crest, upon a Gothic trefoil and quatrefoil carved frieze and octagonal carved stem with carved crossover base, 76cm x 56cm (30'' x 22'')/Provenance: Wells House, Gorey/ Co. Wexford/see illustration

A highly unusual Italian Renaissance style carved giltwood and faux tortoiseshell Folio Stand, foliate carved sides with 'C' scrolls and on four short scrolling legs, original collection labels to underside, 45cm wide

A FINE PAIR OF 20 BORE AUSTRIAN LONG FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY JOHAN SCHIFTER, CIRCA 1720 with swamped scratch rifled barrels fitted with brass bead fore-sights on a shaped bed, signed in silver on a chiselled moulded panel and engraved with a classical warrior bust in a further shaped panel over the breeches, engraved breech tangs decorated with a devilish monster and incorporating the back-sights, stepped bevelled brass locks signed behind the cocks, decorated with trophies on the tails and with a reclining figure, probably of Victory beneath the pans, fitted with faceted pans, engraved steel cocks chiselled with foliage on the necks and engraved steels, figured walnut full stocks carved with foliage and mouldings in low relief about the tangs, locks and mounts (light bruising, the forward portion of the fore-ends expertly replaced, one butt expertly repaired), gilt-brass mounts cast and chased in low relief, comprising openwork foliate side-plates, spurred pommels engraved with strapwork and with small warrior profiles en suite with the breeches, matching trigger-guards, a pair of ramrod-pipes and escutcheons with the owner's coat-of-arms, horn fore-end caps, traces of early gilding, and later horn-tipped wooden ramrods 37cm; 14 1/2in barrels (2) Provenance Charles Draeger, sold Sotheby's Monaco 7th December 1987, lot 178 Johan Schifter is recorded in Wiener Neustadt circa 1694-1730. Two guns by this maker are preserved in the Hofjagd-und Rüstkammer, Vienna (inv. nos. WS.G210), and another in the Musée de l'Armée, Paris (M2004). See H. Schedelman 1972, p.214, and H. Stöcklein 1926, p. 26.

Diamond set folded ribbon brooch with the principle diamond (assessed as approximately 2.60cts) surrounded by a number of smaller round cut and pave set diamonds all in an unhallmarked white mount.

Early 18th century walnut eight day longcase clock by Jon Wychas of Westminster, brass dial with subsidiary second dial and date aperture, striking on a bell. Note: The case is modern 86 x 18in. (218 x 46cm)

After REMBRANDT. Two volumes numbers 32 of prints of the artist's etchings. Titled "Rembrandt's samtliche radierungen" by Jaro Springer and Hans W. Singer, (500 approx)

**A RARE 80 BORE FOUR BARELLED FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL BY DURS EGG, CIRCA 1800 with plain barrels numbered 4-7, border-engraved breech numbered en suite, box-lock action signed on the left within a rectangular panel carried by trophies-of-arms, fitted with tap-lever on the left for exposing the upper and lower pans, and with sliding lever on the right for covering the right-hand chambers, engraved thumb-piece safety-catch also locking the steel, engraved tang, rounded figured walnut butt (probably an early association), engraved trigger-guard, and vacant silver shield-shaped escutcheon 6.7cm; 2 5/8in barrels Durs Egg (1748-1822), son of the Swiss gunmaker Leonz Egg, came to London and worked for John Twigg in 1772. He is recorded Contractor to the Ordnance 1784-1820, and Gunmaker to George IV and the Duke of York.

Hand painted enamel of wood and river scene mounted in gold metal brooch with niello work and eleven claw set pearls

Adams & Co. London. 120 Bore Revolver Pistol approximate date 1851, in extremely fine condition. In fitted fully loaded original case. Stamped L.A.C under a crown to barrel & Patent number. Impressed London armoury to top of stock.

A Fine Swiss Guilloch Enamel and Silver Mantel Clock. Circa 1910. The case deorated in coloured enamel with floral swags centered by a vignette of a classical maiden and a winged cherub. The dial with Aravic numerals. Hour striking movement . The case by Hask of Geneve. Stamped no. 58326 and 925 for sterling silver.

A Fine and Rare Moonstone. Approximately 487.3 carats. Of purple blue fluorescent colour. 50 mm long. 97.7 grams.

LIN FENGMIAN. With stamped signature and character mark, framed watercolour on paper. Mountainous lake scene. See Chinese storage invoice verso. 32.5cms square.

A framed etching ‘H.M.S. Victory’ sig. Chas H. Clark.

A very large Chinese Republic Period (1912 - 1949) famille rose porcelain Landscape Vase decorated with mountainous rocky outcrops, pine trees and brightly robed figures at leisure in pavilions with musicians and children playing between decorative bands of pendant's and lappets. The base with an apocryphal iron red Qianlong seal mark, (A/F drilled base and hairline to neck), Height 56 cms. 一个非常大的中国民国时期（1912年 - 1949年）粉彩山水瓷花瓶。花瓶装饰与山区的岩石露头，松树和鲜艳长袍的人物，在休闲亭台之间装饰吊灯和乐队的音乐家和孩子们玩。底座与一个杜撰铁乾隆红色印章标记，（钻基地和颈部的发际线），身高56厘米。

ZHANG DA ZHONG 'A most evocative major work, oil on canvas titled ''The Patriot''. Da Zhong became an artist relatively late in life. During the days of the Cultural Revolution, in the late 1980's Zhang finally went to school and eventually got a Masters of Fine Art from the Guangzhou Fine Arts Academy. At this time he specialised in political art which made him famous in China, particularly for painting a series of works featuring girls of the Red Guards. During the time of Mao's Cultural Revolution (1965-1968) women were encouraged not to be women, but to be part of the Homogeneous mass, androgynous workers wore loose clothing and bowed their heads to hide their natural curves. Zhang's sister and friends were members of the Red Guard who were subdued to this rigid policy. Zhang brought them back to life in a series of paintings intended to enhance the rare femininity and feelings of these women in contact with the combat environment . From these beginnings he continued to paint this central theme, depicting beautiful Chinese women in Red Guard attire. This style developed to date, further enhancing his reputation in this field. Zhang was born in Guangzhou in 1953 and is now a celebrated portrait artist, renowned for his Red Guard Series. To date he has been showered with many awards within China and outside, 1990, ''Girl From The Yao Tribe'' 11th Asia Olympics', Chinese Sports Art Exhibition, 1992, Golden Hope Gold Medal Award, ''A Prosperous China'' Award Competition, 2000 ''How Steel is Made'' Outstanding Award, ''Love For China'' Art Exhibition', just to name a few. His paintings have been sold in all the major auction houses of the world and his works have continued to increase in value over the past 10 years. He had a solo exhibition in Hong Kong in 2004, titled ''China Circa 1968''. He has works in public collections and museums in China. His works continue to be purchased by major galleries, museums, art galleries and private collections worldwide, in Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Holland, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States, to mention a few, such is his reputation to date and popular appeal of his subject matter. The painting we are offering at our auction is considered to be his best, most important work to date. It shows a female Red Guard in uniform, holding a machine gun, with arms outstretched in a most exuberant pose of beauty and confidence. The size of the painting is 120 by 100 cms. It is signed in Chinese by the artist. The painting was done in 2006 and purchased by the vendor in Hong Kong, from the Connoisseur Art Gallery, the artist's agent. The original Certificate of Authenticity and receipt from the Connoisseur Gallery is included. This is a genuine work by Zhang Da Zhong and is of the date stated in this preamble. A fine major work. Please Note This Lot Will Be Sold On 31st May As Lot 859 Please Note This Item Will Be Sold 31st May As Lot 859

Burleigh Ware Handpainted Yellow & Green Cricketer Jug Circa 1935. Burgess & Leigh Cricket handle jug. May have been modelled on Sir Don Bradman. A very rare jug in excellent condition. 7.5'' in height.

Nautical – White Star and Cunard luggage labels and menus etc.

§ Waldemar Grzimek (German 1918 - 1983), Badende, bronze figure of a female nude seated on rock numbered 2/10 Exhibited: Berlin Galerie Ludwig Lange circa 1977 11in. (28cm)

18CT GOLD EMERALD & DIAMOND CLUSTER RING. THE OVAL EMERALD IN A SURROUND OF 12 BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS (3000-4000)

A Unique Opportunity to Purchase Parts from The Chinese Rocket HN 3. Fired in 2007 at a low orbit satellite. The first time in history this has been successfully attempted. Provenance of the 130cm, 3.690 kg, HN-3 Marked Duralumin Strut from the 2007 Chinese Satellite knock Down in Space using " Kinetic Energy ", Salvaged under International Maritime Laws from the Far North Eastern Coast of Hokkaido's Sea of Okhostk in May 2011. Please see our 'Press Release Page' for more.

A FINE PAIR OF 25 BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY TWIGG, LONDON, CIRCA 1785-88 with browned twist octagonal swamped sighted barrels signed in block capitals, case-hardened breeches inlaid with a pair of engraved gold lines, gold-lined vents, stamped with London proof marks and one with the barrelsmith's initials 'TP' beneath, engraved case-hardened tangs fitted with standing back-sights, stepped bevelled locks signed in first form of signature and engraved with a sunburst, fitted with bolt safety-catches also engaging the steels, gold-lined rainproof pans, rollers, blued detents, blued mainsprings, set triggers, highly figured walnut half-stocks with finely chequered butts (light bruising, minor scratches), engraved blued steel mounts comprising spurred trigger-guards with pineapple finials and ramrod-pipes, silver vacant shield-shaped escutcheons, silver barrel bolt escutcheons (one cracked, barrel bolts with chips), horn fore-end caps, with one original steel-tipped and an associated horn-tipped ramrod, retaining much original finish, and in untouched condition throughout: in original mahogany cased lined in red baize (the interior worn, the lid slightly warped), the lid with flush fitting carrying handle and rectangular escutcheon engraved 'Captain Coghlan Royal Navy, and with a steel bullet mould 25.5cm; 10in barrels Jeremiah Coghlan (1774/5-1844), naval officer, was in January 1796 mate of a merchant ship at Plymouth, and on the occasion of the wreck of the East Indiaman Dutton displayed such energy and courage that Pellew offered to put him on the Indefatigable's quarter-deck. He continued for three years in the Indefatigable and in March 1799 followed Pellew to the Impétueux. In June 1800 Coghlan was put by Pellew in command of the cutter Viper, and while watching Port Louis proposed to cut out a French gun-vessel at the entrance of the harbour. Pellew lent him a ten-oared cutter, and in this, with eighteen men and a midshipman - Silas Hiscutt Paddon - on the night of 29 July, he boarded the gun-brig Cerbère and after a hard fight captured her 'within pistol-shot of three batteries, surrounded by several armed craft, and not a mile from a 74 bearing an admiral's flag, and two frigates' (E. Pellew, Despatch). Both Coghlan and Paddon received several severe wounds, six of Coghlan's men were wounded, and one was killed; but the Cerbère was taken and towed out under heavy fire from the batteries. The squadron, to mark their admiration, gave up the prize to the immediate captors; and Pellew, in his official letter to Lord St Vincent, emphasized the courage and skill 'which … effected so daring an enterprise' (ibid.). St Vincent, in forwarding Pellew's letter to the Admiralty, praised the achievement and in a letter to Pellew privately asked him to present to Coghlan a sword of 100 guineas' value. On St Vincent's representation, Coghlan, though he had served in the Navy for only four and a half years, was promoted lieutenant on 22 September 1800 and continued in command of the Viper until she was paid off in October 1801. In spring 1802 he was appointed to the cutter Nimble, and on 1 May 1804 was promoted to command the sloop Renard on the Jamaica station. On 20 March 1805 he brought to action the French privateer Général Ernouf, which, after an action of thirty-five minutes, was set on fire and blew up with the loss of upwards of a hundred men. In August 1807 Coghlan was moved into the brig Elk on the same station, and for nearly four years was senior officer of a light squadron for the protection of the Bahamas. He was promoted captain on 27 November 1810 but continued in the Elk until the following summer. In September 1812 Coghlan was appointed to the Caledonia as flag captain of Pellew, then commander-in-chief in the Mediterranean. At the end of 1813 he exchanged into the frigate Alcmène and continued in her until the end of the Napoleonic wars. On 4 June 1815 he was nominated a CB, and from 1826 to 1830 commanded the frigate Forte on the South American station. Coghlan married a daughter of Charles Hay of Jamaica, widow of Captain John Marshall RN; he had one son Sir William Marcus Coghlan (1803-1885). Taken from <http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/5817?docPos=4> , 26th March 2013, with amendments pending for the next edition, September 2013. John Fox Twigg (1732-90) is recorded gunmaker in Charing Cross 1755-60, 132 Strand 1760-76 and at Piccadilly circa 1776-9. He was in partnership with his nephew, John Bass, from 1788 until his death.

SILVER SALVER, SHEFFIELD 1946, 30GMS (200-300)

A pair of 18ct white gold CARTIER cufflinks, accompanied with Cartier Box. The stirrup style cufflink fitted with a hinged bar which locks into place. Signed Cartier, marked 750, numbered 75662

Rare 1967 Ryder Cup Victory Dinner signed menu - held at The Champions Club Houston Texas October 1967 – fully signed by both teams and captains alongside their team details to incl US Captain Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Julius Boros, Billy Casper, Johnny Pott, Bobby Nicols, Gardner Dickinson, Gene Littler, Doug Sanders, Gay Brewer and Al Gieberger and US PGA President Max Elbin – and GB Captain Dai Rees, Peter Allis, Bernard Hunt, Tony Jacklin, Brian Huggett, Neil Coles, Christy O’Connor, George will, Malcolm Gregson, Hugh Boyle and David Thomas and PGA President Earl of Derby – minor marks to cover otherwise (VG)

John Boyd (1940-2001). Still life model ship, oil on canvas, signed, 74cm x 89cm, bears artists label verso

Theodore Major 1908 - 1999 Oil on Canvas, signed bottom left. Exhibition label to rear in artists own handwriting, titled ''No. 8. Bend in road Wigan, Theodore Major FRSA, 30 Swinley Road, Wigan''. Pre 1950 as Artist moved to his Appley Bridge address in 1950 and seized to paint on canvas after this date. Gallery certificate of provenance label also attached, 17.5 inches by 21.5 inches.

William John Caparne (British 1856=1940) Rocks at Bec du Nez, Guernsey watercolour, signed 21.5 x 30in (54.5 x 76cm).

James Bond, Goldfinger (1964) British Quad film poster, Style B, artwork by Robert Brownjohn, Eon/United Artists, linen backed, A Rare version of the poster in probably the finest condition in existence

EDWARDIAN SILVER BOOT PIN CUSHION S. BLACKENSEE AND SONS LIMITED, CHESTER 1909, VELVET CUSHION AND WOODEN BASE, 12.7CMS LONG (180-220)

A 1930s oyster tambour-worked lace and satin wedding dress, as worn by Miss Mary Heath in 1937, comprising panelled and darted bodice with ribbon straps, above a tiered skirt, together with scallop-cut satin jacket, green velvet belt and trimmings (a/f)

Alex Doig Musselburgh Mahogany inlaid slim longcase clock with a hand painted early golfing scene to the half moon face top c/w with Roman Coliseum pillars, scroll cornices, the face features roman numerals, ornate skeleton hands together with veneer motif to the base - c/w pendulum and weights – overall 87”x 9.5” x 9” Note Alexander Doig (1780-1853) was noted clock maker who moved from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in 1814 and carried on his watch making business up until the time of his passing in 1853. There were two marriages recorded in the family both who had sons named Alexander who more than likely carried on in the family clock making business

Fred Yates (1922-2008). Beach scene, oil on board, signed, 30cm x 36cm

Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976). Berwick Upon Tweed, artist signed coloured print, 53cm x 43cm

A FINE PAIR OF 20 BORE SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS FOR PRESENTATION TO A POTENTATE, CIRCA 1830 in the English taste, with swamped barrels formed in three stages, engraved and inlaid in gold with a sunburst behind the muzzles, lines over the medians, foliage, flowers and strapwork over the breeches, matching tangs, stepped bolted locks engraved and gilt en suite with the breeches, fitted with rainproof pans, rollers and 'French' cocks, and matching top-jaws and steels, full stocks profusely inlaid in silver with scrolling leafy tendrils and flowers, full silver mounts cast, chased and parcel gilt with flowers and leafy scrolls in low relief against a matted ground, comprising shaped solid side-plates, spurred pommels, trigger-guards, a pair of ramrod-pipes, and escutcheons, engraved barrel bolt escutcheons, and original silver-tipped ramrods 22.8cm; 9in barrels (2)

OVAL CAMEO BROOCH IN DECORATIVE MOUNT MARKED 9CT (70-90)

A large Chinese famille-vert bowl, bearing banded decoration incorporating animals and birds, surrounding a central circular reserve containing two mythical creatures frolicking within a stylized garden, 38 cm

A second half 20th Century Art Deco style figural table lamp, modelled as a nude girl wearing a sash, leaning backwards holding the lamp above her, raised on stepped marble base, 33in. (44cms) high.

A George III mahogany writing table with rectangular gadrooned top, with fitted drawer and square chamfered legs, the frieze and legs carved with blind fret work, 96.5cm (38'') wide/see illustration

A pair of brass candlesticks on square bases, 10in. high; a pair of brass candlesticks on stepped square bases, 10in. high; a pair of brass candlesticks on plain circular columns on circular bases, 10in. high; a pair of brass candlesticks on spiral twist columns and circular bases 10in. high; a pair of brass candlesticks with turned columns and knop stems on circular bases, 8 1/2in. high; and one small circular chamberstick on dish base.

Chinese Celadon Jade Ruyi Sceptre, early 20th century, beautifully carved from a single piece of Jade, featuring an Elephant to the head plate and Kwan Yin plus various flora to the stem. It is 40.5 inches in length, 11.5 inches in depth and 6.5 inches high. In excellent condition with no damages or losses.

Late Victorian Mahogany Quarter-Chiming Longcase Clock. The Substantial Case With Glazed Side Panels And Glazed Trunk Door. 17½ x 12in. Arch Shape Dial With Scroll And Floral Engraving, Silvered Chapter Dial With Gilt Numerals & Applied Gilt Spandrels, Subsidiaries For Chime/Silent And Westminster Chime, Steel Hands, Triple Weighted, Striking The Quarters On Eight Tubular Bells And The Hours On Further Tubular Bell. Approx Height 94 Inches, Widest Point 24 Inches.

Bohemian Armorial green glass goblet with enamelled decoration and painted anchor and cross makers mark underneath

18ct White Gold Diamond Solitaire, Set With A Round Modern Brilliant Cut Diamond, In A Six Claw Setting, Estimated Diamond Weight 2.45cts, Commercial White Colour With Minor Inclusions, Ring Size G-H

A Pair of early 19th Century Staffordshire pearlware bocage figures by Walton of a Showman and Show woman, the man playing a trumpet and the lady a tambourine, decorated in enamel colours and each marked to back with scroll each approx. 17cm high, with another 20th Century figure marked 'Tenderness' with a Walton mark to back

Fine and early McEwan feather ball longnose curved face long spoon c.1840 – the elegant dark stained beech wood head measures 5.25” x 1” deep face x 1 7/8” w – fitted with a scarce 45” extra long and slender whippy shaft with two small bands of whipping – retaining nearly two thirds of the original grip and underlisting

A PARTIAL GERMAN SPAUDLER FOR THE LEFT SHOULDER, BY VALENTIN SIEBENBURGER, NUREMBERG, CIRCA 1535 formed of three lames overlapping outwards from the second, the first struck with the mark of its maker (defaced by a later hole), the quality-control mark of the City of Nuremberg and five dots indicating the position of the spaudler within its garniture, its main edge formed with a roped inward turn accompanied by a double recessed border of which the broader outer one is finely etched on a stippled and blackened ground with running foliage involving vine-leaves, and the centre of its second lame formed with a lenticular recess divided medially by a roped rib and etched to either side of it with a narrower version of its border-design 17.0 cm; 6¾ in Provenance The Marques of Breadalbane, Taymouth Castle, Scotland Gerald I. Mungeam, London Anthony. B. L. Dove, London Ian Eaves, London The spaudler was among a group of pieces that came to light in a tea-chest in an out-house of Taymouth Castle in the 1960s, having evidently been overlooked at the time of the dispersal of the collection of the Marquess of Breadalbane by Christie's on 20 May 1895 and 5 June 1917. The armour for man and horse of the Pfalzgraf Philipp in the Musée de Rennes, Brittany, possesses exactly the same kind of double borders, lenticular recesses and running-vine ornament as the spaudler (Alexander von Reitzenstein, 'Ein Harnisch Valentin Sibenbürgers in französischem Museumsbesitz', Waffen- und Kostûmkunde, Vol. 3, pt. 2, 1973, pp. 99-108). Other pieces showing these features can be recorded in the Musée de l'Armée, Paris, Inv.Nos. G. 314, G. 591, G.436-6 & G.568, and in the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg. All bear the mark of Valentin Siebenburger (circa 1510-1564), the leading Nuremberg maker of his day. His house, opposite that of Albrecht Dûrer, is now a public house named 'Zum Geharnischten Mann".

Victorian silver card case, engine turned decoration and York Minster in a panel in high relief, William Dudley, Birmingham, 1849, 2oz, 4" x 3"

Irish school of artists – Maurice Canning Wilks 1911-1983. Attributed. A framed oil painting on canvas ‘Autumn near Bryansford, County Down’. 20x24ins. Purchased by the vendor, in Ireland c1974

John Lennon, The Beatles, A Basildon Bond Handy Jotter circa 1960's, 15 pages, with cover containing sketches, drawings, and a portrait of John's first wife Cynthia all in typical John Lennon sketch type work, In pen and felt tip, The front cover inscribed 'To Peter Ta!! John' Provenance: Given to Liverpool comedian Peter Robinson apparently by John Lennon during their friendship in the 1960's. This item came from Peter Robinson's house after his death. Christies have a lot in their forthcoming Popular Culture auction on the 26th June 2013 (Lot 93), titled 'A Group of Animals and Figures, circa 1965'. This lot has similar drawings to what is contained in the book.

Two pairs of Cauldon two-handled bowls, one pair circular, the other square-shaped, decorated with painted flowers, the exteriors with gilt foliate motifs on gros-blue ground, 9in. diameter and 8 1/2in. wide.

A JAPANESE LACQUERED HELMET (JINGASA), LATE EDO OR MEIJI PERIOD of very low conical form, slightly raised brim, the outer surface lacquered black and decorated in red and gilt with a pattern of densely scrolling foliage, and three differing mon, and the inside lacquered black (areas of wear, small chips) 42cm; 16 1/2in diameter

† A lion skin rug, by Rowland Ward, London,with stuffed head fitted glass eyes, mounted on blue baize, 81 x 100in. (206 x 254cms).

Early 20th century mahogany, satinwood, boxwood and ebony strung Carlton house desk by Maple & Co., superstructure with cupboards, drawers and compartments, adjustable tooled leather writing surface, above five drawers, central drawer with makers stamp, on square tapering legs to spade feet 39 x 53 x 28in. (99 x 135 x 71cm)

A FINE AND RARE 80 BORE THURINGIAN WHEEL-LOCK SPORTING RIFLE, CIRCA 1590 with very heavy swamped sighted barrel, small bore, probably for birding, rifled with eight slender grooves, flat lock struck with the maker's initials 'V.S.' , retained by two side nails, fitted with external wheel with low domed brass cover engraved with scrollwork and retained by an engraved moulded brass band decorated with trellis pattern interrupted by fruit and foliage, finely engraved pan-fence, engraved sliding pan-cover decorated by a grotesque and with button release, engraved dog formed as a scaly monster rising from a scroll of foliage, and a later grotesque rondel, the inside with filed spring and details retained by a shaped bridle delicately engraved with a grotesque mask, full stock profusely inlaid over its entire surface in staghorn with scrolling ball flower tendrils inhabited by exotic birds within ropework frames, a broad ropework panel along the entire length of the underside of the fore-end, a staghorn panel decorated with a bird-of-prey plucking fruit beneath the lock, the tang enclosed by staghorn panels decorated with bearded profiles within scrollwork frames, the butt applied with staghorn veneer engraved with strapwork involving masks, garlands of round fruit and podded legumes on the spine, with raised cheek-piece decorated en suite including a stag set upon by a hound on the left and with patchbox with sliding cover veneered in staghorn with a Wildman clutching an arrow and a flaming orb beneath further matching garlands of fruit on the right, later engraved staghorn butt-cap, steel trigger-guard shaped for the fingers, engraved staghorn ramrod-pipes and fore-end cap (the inlay with minor restorations and lifting, the butt with a small crack), and wooden ramrod with staghorn tip, perhaps the original 100cm; 39 3/8in barrel Provenance The Lord Astor of Hever, sold Sotheby's, London, 5th May 1983, lot 75. A sporting rifle, formerly in the collection of Beriah Botfield at Norton Hall, signed by the same lockmaker and decorated in an identical manner is preserved in the Royal Armouries, Leeds (inv. no. XII.1197). The armouries rifle is of larger bore, shorter barrel length and is engraved with the arms of Saxony on the butt-cap. It is evident that these two guns were made for the same patron and probably formed part of a larger garniture. See G. Rimer 2001, p.42. This rifle belongs to a distinctive group of highly decorated wheel-lock firearms that have been attributed to the hand of Klaus Hirt of Wassungen, Thuringia on the basis of a single pistol that is signed by him and is preserved in the Historischen Museum, Bern. A pistol from this group signed by the stockmaker 'L.B.' was sold Sotheby's Olympia, 5th December 2002, lot 241. Another unsigned pistol decorated in this manner was sold in these rooms, 5th December 2012, lot 303.

An Art Nouveau glass pot with brass lid.

A German Field Artillery Officers pickelhaube, c.1897-1915, with ball pattern finial on a black leather skull mounted with a brass helmet plate, red and black painted rosettes holding scaled chin strap and metal-rimmed front peak, 8in. (20cms) high; with original canvas cover.

<p>Subject to more than 30 years' research into its provenance and materials, this Renaissance painting of the Madonna and Child, believed to be by Raphael as the prototype for the Sistine Madonna, is now offered for sale by auction.</p> <h2>Evidence of its originality includes</h2> <ul> <li>Pentimenti&nbsp;-&nbsp; underdrawing - where the artist has experimented with the composition which would not appear on a copy.</li> <li>The blue coloration is a vegetable-derived dye <em>turnsole</em> (or similar organic indicator dye), known to be used only up to about 1600 for manuscript illumination, and not previously recorded in an oil painting.</li> <li>X-ray analysis shows pounce-marks exclusively across the knuckles and&nbsp;around the fingers of the Madonna's right hand and around the upper bicep of the Child. This indicates use of an auxiliary cartoon – a&nbsp;technique peculiar to Raphael.</li> <li>And its size (approx. 98 cm diameter) is consistent with the size of&nbsp;Raphael's known tondos</li> </ul> <h2>Important scientific and historical evidence includes</h2> <ul> <li>&nbsp;Analysis by eight independent laboratories, including Raman spectroscopic analysis by Professor Emeritus Howell Edwards, University of Bradford, which showed the yellow colour to be <em>massicot</em>,&nbsp;substantiated the date of the painting to pre-1700.</li> <li>The monogram on the reverse of the canvas substantiates that the picture was in the collection or possession of Queen Henrietta Maria (1609-69), wife of Charles I.</li> </ul> <p>The opinion of Professor Dr Jürg Meyer zur Capellen, scholar at the forefront of Raphael research, of the University of Münster and of the Raphael project jointly with Würzburg university, &nbsp;confirms:</p> <blockquote>"I believe it very likely that the tondo had once been in the collection or possession of Sir Richard Wynn of Gwydir coming from Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I.&nbsp; The painting might have had a certain significance in the catholic aims of Henrietta Maria, fostered by the Holy See.&nbsp; So it is possible that the painting was done in Rome for this purpose".</blockquote> <h2>Condition Report</h2> The painting is of a circular image within a square canvas. The canvas size is (height x width) 102.5 (+) x 103.7 - 104 cm. The horizontal diameter of the image is between 95.5 and 98 cm. and the vertical diameter is between 99 and 100 cm. The painted "frame", between the circle of the image and the square of the canvas, is loosely painted brown. The stretcher is of dressed wood and is constructed in a square with uniform diagonal battens across the corners. The stretcher is tensioned by wedges at the corners and the intersections. The canvas is secured to the stretcher by hand-made tin-tacks. Two areas of overpainting are clearly visible: the folds of the sleeve of the Madonna, and Her bodice. The overpainting is crude, especially on the sleeve where the brushwork is out of character with the rest of the painting. The fold is a stylised fold, without any unique detail which observation would have provided. Excerpt quotations as above from Dr Murdoch Lothian PhD thesis 'The Methods Employed to Provenance and to Attribute Putative Works by Raphael'. Liverpool University 1991 The painting was reframed and glazed at the National Conservation Centre, Liverpool 1, following conservation work on the painting undertaken at the Centre in the period January to May 2000.

FRANK WILLIAM WARWICK TOPHAM. Framed signed and dated 1886 oil on canvas. Continental fishing village with soldier and his wife, watching their children playing with toy boats. 84 x 60 cms

A Charles II oak dresser, the planked top with a moulded edge and frieze above three drawers, the central drawer with geometric panels and fitted brass handles, shaped apron below, panelled sides, the whole on baluster turned and block legs, approx. 82cm high x 42cm wide

A Fine Chinese green Glaze Vase. With moulded decoration throughout. Bears a six character Quinlong mark to base. 31 cm high

Tribal Art. A Very Large and Impressive Carved Wood Native Figure of a deer hunter and his 'Cappabara'. Carved from one single tree, early 20th century. Extremely heavy. 8 foot high.

ZHANG DA ZHONG 'A most evocative major work, oil on canvas titled ''The Patriot''. Da Zhong became an artist relatively late in life. During the days of the Cultural Revolution, in the late 1980's Zhang finally went to school and eventually got a Masters of Fine Art from the Guangzhou Fine Arts Academy. At this time he specialised in political art which made him famous in China, particularly for painting a series of works featuring girls of the Red Guards. During the time of Mao's Cultural Revolution (1965-1968) women were encouraged not to be women, but to be part of the Homogeneous mass, androgynous workers wore loose clothing and bowed their heads to hide their natural curves. Zhang's sister and friends were members of the Red Guard who were subdued to this rigid policy. Zhang brought them back to life in a series of paintings intended to enhance the rare femininity and feelings of these women in contact with the combat environment . From these beginnings he continued to paint this central theme, depicting beautiful Chinese women in Red Guard attire. This style developed to date, further enhancing his reputation in this field. Zhang was born in Guangzhou in 1953 and is now a celebrated portrait artist, renowned for his Red Guard Series. To date he has been showered with many awards within China and outside, 1990, ''Girl From The Yao Tribe'' 11th Asia Olympics', Chinese Sports Art Exhibition, 1992, Golden Hope Gold Medal Award, ''A Prosperous China'' Award Competition, 2000 ''How Steel is Made'' Outstanding Award, ''Love For China'' Art Exhibition', just to name a few. His paintings have been sold in all the major auction houses of the world and his works have continued to increase in value over the past 10 years. He had a solo exhibition in Hong Kong in 2004, titled ''China Circa 1968''. He has works in public collections and museums in China. His works continue to be purchased by major galleries, museums, art galleries and private collections worldwide, in Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Holland, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States, to mention a few, such is his reputation to date and popular appeal of his subject matter. The painting we are offering at our auction is considered to be his best, most important work to date. It shows a female Red Guard in uniform, holding a machine gun, with arms outstretched in a most exuberant pose of beauty and confidence. The size of the painting is 120 by 100 cms. It is signed in Chinese by the artist. The painting was done in 2006 and purchased by the vendor in Hong Kong, from the Connoisseur Art Gallery, the artist's agent. The original Certificate of Authenticity and receipt from the Connoisseur Gallery is included. This is a genuine work by Zhang Da Zhong and is of the date stated in this preamble. A fine major work.

A pair of Indian, Moghal style chandelier earrings set with table cut diamonds with smaller rose cut diamonds on articulated links and an intricate enamel design to rear. Suspending 9 pear shape droppers, each diamond set. Approx. 12cts per earring.

A pair of Oriental blue glaze soli fleur vases decorated with applied lacquer (now worn), 11in. high.

Wizard of Oz, An excellent signed montage of all the main characters, Judy Garland cheque, Jack Haley cheque, Ray Bolger signed card, Frank Morgan signed card, in a framed display, a rare piece. 28 x 31in. (71 x 79cm)

A ladies platinum and diamond HAMILTON wristwatch circa 1920's, weighing approx. 25g and set with both single and full cut diamonds. Set with approx. 2.5cts of diamonds in total. Bracelet is fitted with double hinged fastener and safety chain.

Collection of car badges including Wolseley

A large bevelled wall mirror in ornate Florentine giltwood and gesso frame, decorated with leaf motifs and acanthus scrolls, 37 x 46in. high.

A Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, having satinwood cross banding, single frieze drawer flanked by two false examples, two short over three graded long drawers with ivory escutcheons and later turned handles, gadrooned stiles, shaped apron and bracket feet, 123 x 52 x 121 cm (a/f)

A 19th Century mahogany folding games table, a pair of hinged flaps opening to reveal the green baize lining, fitted a single drawer to the frieze with slide under, raised on turned tapering legs, 18 x 18 x 28in. high.