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A print of Queen Victoria, in a carved wooden frame decorated holly leaves and berries, frame 80 cm x 60 cm

A collection of photographs of British royalty, 20th century, comprising forty-three silver gelatin prints of Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, largest 29 x 38cm (43)Condition ReportWith marks and creases commensurate with use and age. Generally vintage images with notes and stamps on reverse.

John Ruskin (1819-1900), two letters relating to pupils of the High School, Cork:the first addressed to John Ruskin, 1st December 1885, 'Dear Mr Ruskin, We write for the Pupils of the High School, who have been anxious to express their great satisfaction at hearing of your recovery to health, but they waited in order to be able to send you a very hearty invitation to their breaking-up Conceit. Only they fear that the present inclement weather and the long journey to Cork may prevent your acceptance. Our Lady Principal is writing to you and she will tell you much better than we can, how deeply we should enjoy your presence then, or indeed on any occasion, if you will come to see us. We would ask our Queen to exercise here authority, but that we think it would be thoughtless and selfish just now but indeed we should be proud to welcome you in our school. We would like to tell you of our successes in the Year’s Examinations, because we are very proud of two of our elder girls, one of whom, Nita, has just passed her First University Examination in Dublin, and Lattie, on the Queen’s elder maidens, has matriculated in the Royal University. Maggie, Eva, Ethel, Florrie, Susanna, Daisy and Ethel the Second, passed the Intermediate Examinations in English, Mathematics and Modern Languages. While Lattie, Daisy, Maggie Lizzie, Florrie, Lily, Lottie and Annie have all gained Certificates in Botany. We are, Dear Mr Ruskin, Your affectionate Pupils of the High School, Rose Queen',the second addressed to Mr dear Queen', 'I am quite happy with your Majesty’s letter – signed as it is by your loving subjects – and can quite peacefully wait to receive the Lady Principal’s by next post, it has not reached me with yours. She cannot tell me better than you can yourselves, what you want of me – and I should most thankfully have come - and listened – and heard – and much more than I can tell – besides, had I been able now to go anywhere. But though I am’ better’ and even, for an old man, well (or at least able for the things I chiefly wished to carry forward, I am altogether wholly unable for travelling, - and for all very delightful – as for all exciting and anxious things . I can’t let my head be turned - as it would in Ireland , when I’ve only just got it a little into order again after an illness, more serious than I care to tell you – Though I am writing quite seriously, - and not in play. But even ‘serious’ letters are forbidden me, yet a while. I hope before May day of next year to be of some use to you – even though I cannot be with you & I am always your loving and grateful servant J Ruskin' (2)

John Ruskin (1819-1900), a group of fourteen signed letters, recipients to include Dr Attwell, Mr Learoyd, Butler, Miss Miller, Woodd, Dixon, Mr Stowe, with subjects to include discussing agates, pearls, and Christmas, together with six envelopes addressed to Samuel Learoyd, and an envelope addressed to Mrs S H Holder (qty.)For a comprehensive transcription, please see the condition report.Condition ReportTranscription of letters:'Brantwood, Coniston, LancashireDear Dr AttwellI was so much interested in looking out those stones for you that I’m ready to lend you another lot directly – if you’ve room and care for them. I hope the new lot sent you yesterday are better than those sent to Whiteland’s – but these others won’t be lost, there either.That’s so interesting and so right – about the moral of monsters – but I hav’nt''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire. AmblesideDear Mr LearoydPlease let the agates be sent here, and with thanks for your care and best Christmas wishes believe me your faithful servant John Ruskin Samuel Learoyd Esq.''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire.28th April 83My dear SirI am so ashamed of myself for not having answered your kind letters of question about showing the agates – but I have been thinking of several things about them. It seems to me that with your good help, they might be arranged for a loan collection, belonging to the Sheffield Museum, and – when long enough at one place taken to another.You will at once see at looking over them that all have separate phenomena. Several are ,(in my experience unique) and all are chosen for things which need notice in each specimen ‐ If you will at present number and shortly describe each – and show just as you think best. I would afterwards consult with you on what more might be said, with secure basis of science, of the possible mode of production of each – and print the catalogue so settled.This cannot be till after our Oxford work is done – but for the present exhibition please take all authority. I think my stones usually look best on white silk or deep red or purple velvet – in which when the collection is finally arranged you might have niched places for each stone Ever most truly Yours J Ruskin''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire.27th Dec. 84Dear Mr. LearoydNo. I could not take up pearls. – they are a result of disease. And would never interest me, but I should like to see an exhaustive book on them – Silica is more than ever I shall manage, ‐ but please tell me of any points of new interest that occur to you in it at any time Ever faithfully yours J Ruskin''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire.3rd MayDear Butler,I’m quite delighted with all the small silvers ‐ and all the besicas – and the rest are very nice I return a pound’s worth of what I don’t want – see accounts and enclose cheque for £5 with hearty thanks. The 15/‐ chlorite is superb – quite worth £1 to me – the largest indescent Madagascar, the best I ever saw.I’m not well, stomach out of sorts – or that metal‐book would have been done by this time – I Don’t know what you could have got out of my talk – you said you should like to know things – And I said – so should I! I think that was about all. But I’ll write and print the catalogue of collections for you directly. Ever affectionately yours JR''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire.17th April 83My dear SirI will look out the stones directly – but your own arrangement will be entirely satisfactory to me – it will be a delight to think of your seeing them. – I will wait on Col. R; the moment I’m in town againEver faithfully yoursJ Ruskin''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire18th May 86My dear SirI accept your Companionship very gladly, having at last given up the idea of the Guild’s being a monied power; and contenting myself with making it a bond and an influence for assured good.Do not hasten to leave your position under Dr. Gore. You could not be in a more useful one that of a practical experimental philosopher – as you grow in years – holding yet the faith you have now signed Ever faithfully yours John Ruskin''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire. Christmas 86My dear SirI find nothing so uselessly wasteful of my time as lending either drawings or minerals, and have vowed to trouble myself no more, in that kind – but if I would – assuredly not for Manchester. Even at Xmas time I forgive them not their Thirlmere theft. Ever faithfully yours John Ruskin''Herne Hill, S.E. London20th June 77Dear Miss Miller,I have been twenty times of the edge – never yet well over the edge –of answering your mostvaluable letters – but you will see in next days I have not forgotten them.Is Eastover House an established and permanent school – and would its trustees like me to lend Some agates and other stones for her pupils to play with and think of? Ever gratefully Yours J. Ruskin''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire.12th Feb. 85Dear Woodd,Many thanks. The Phots are beautiful. I had taken good ones myself, of course; but these beat them considerably. I’ve ordered a report of St. George to be sent to you. I shall expect a grand subscription to my Museum. Ever affectionately yours J Ruskin Charles H. Woodd, Esq.''I have not read the slips yet they seem most interesting.Venice, 6th MayDear DixonI have been terribly neglectful of you. I was very glad to see your hand today, but what to know how you are.I must really organize this St. George’s company by drawing up some legal documents myself which the Companions shall sign. I am sick of the lawyers’ delays and the Trustees are shy of acting for want of clearly knowing to whom they are responsible.‐ So you will have to declare that you they have no business with the matter – but that you only hold the Master responsible for the management. Ever affectionately yours J Ruskin' 'Denmark Hill23rd AprilMy dear Mr StoweI’ve had this returned letter by me ever so long and always forgotten to ask you to forward it – and now I’m leaving town – but I shall be back D.V. early in the summer – and most happy then to see your friend. Yours very truly J Ruskin''Denmark Hill, CamberwellMonday 1st OctoberMy dear SirI could not earlier reply to your letter – having left several days of this week open to choice to different friends whom I wanted to see – having only just come home from Switzerland – I have no forenoon time open just now – could you & Mr. Gregory favour me by coming some evening? Friday or Saturday? If not I shall have forenoon time next week. Truly yours, J Ruskin It is a long way for you to come – if Mr Gregory could be at Queen Sq. on Saturday, or Friday at one o’clock, I would come there.''Denmark Hill, S.7th Oct.My dear Sir.In this fine weather I am out all day my business goes to the dogs. I am heartily obliged to you for your letters and for the kindness of sending me an account of Mr. Stevenson – Forgive me, as well as him, the trouble we have caused you and believe me yours faithfully and obliged J Ruskin'

This pair of Royal Doulton large character jugs includes Queen Elizabeth II D7256, issued as the Character Jug of the Year 2006, and Prince Charles D7283, the Character Jug of the Year 2008. Both jugs are hand-made and hand-decorated in fine English ceramic, exquisitely sculpted with lifelike detail. Queen Elizabeth II is shown adorned with her royal crown and necklace, while Prince Charles is portrayed in a suit and tie, with a handle featuring military regalia. Each jug includes its original Certificate of Authenticity and is marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp on the base. Largest piece measures 7"H. Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

This pair of Royal Doulton Classics character jugs includes Queen Elizabeth I D7180, issued in 2003 as the Character Jug of the Year and numbered 971 of a limited edition of 1000, and Queen Mary I D7188, the 2004 Character Jug of the Year. Both jugs are hand decorated in large size, showcasing regal attire and historical motifs, Elizabeth I with a scroll marked The Spanish Armada and Mary I with a mandolin and cross. Royal Doulton backstamp. Largest item measures: 8.25"L x 6"W x 7.25"H. Certificate of Authenticity included.Artist: Valerie Annand and Shane RidgeDimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

This two-piece set features highly collectible Royal Doulton character jugs commemorating British royalty. The Queen Victoria jug (D7152), issued in a limited edition of 1000, is hand-numbered No. 313 and depicts the monarch in regal detail, complete with crown, necklace, and a handle embellished with key symbols of her reign, including Benjamin Disraeli. The second jug portrays King Edward VII (D6923), numbered No. 1905 of 2500, wearing an ornate crown, with the handle featuring a lion and royal orb. Both jugs exhibit the fine hand-painted craftsmanship and historical character modeling for which Royal Doulton is renowned. Each jug is backstamped with the Royal Doulton mark. Queen Victoria includes COA. Largest piece measures 7.5"H. Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Charming set of five hand-painted porcelain pig-themed treasure boxes, each with hinged lids and whimsical character designs, including a Bernardaud Limoges France "Dans le Bain" box depicting a pig in a bubble bath with a poodle, signed © HENSON and dated 1996 inside, a pig beauty queen in a pink hat and sash atop a gold-tone base marked "Sweet & Saucy," a seated pig with a blue bow on a round brown base, a sculptural pair of pigs with one tugging a ribbon from the other marked SPA beneath, and a pastoral scene of a sow and piglet on a green base with white fence detail; all finely painted and accented with metal fittings. Largest piece measures 3"H. Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

This hand-made and hand-finished parian bust of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was modeled by D. Phillips to commemorate the 100th year of the Queen Mother. Issued in a limited edition of 2,000, this is piece number 628. The bust comes with its original box and Certificate of Authenticity, confirming its genuine Royal Doulton craftsmanship. Issued: 2000Dimensions: 6"HEdition Number: 628 of 2000Country of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) for Wedgwood, a pair of 1953 Queen Elizabeth II coronation mugs, printed design and one with a pink band, printed and impressed marks,10.3cm high (2)Provenance: From the private collection of Barry and Saria Viney, London, who were lifelong collectors of Eric Ravilious' works and contributors to the artist's catalogue raisonné.Condition ReportThere is a repaired and repainted crack to the body of the white example. There is a hairline crack to the upper interior of the pink example.

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) for Wedgwood, a 1937 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth coronation mug, printed design with a green band, printed mark 'CL 6225 4' and impressed marks, 10.1cm highProvenance: From the private collection of Barry and Saria Viney, London. The couple were lifelong collectors of Eric Ravilious' works and contributors to the artist's catalogue raisonné. Condition ReportThe lot appears structurally sound. There is some light wear and marks throughout commensurate with age. A very minor surface scratch in one section, only visible upon very close inspection. Subject to this, the lot appears in good overall condition and presents well. There are no signs of restoration under UV light.

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) for Wedgwood, a 1937 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth coronation mug, printed design with a blue band, impressed marks,10.2cm highProvenance: From the private collection of Barry and Saria Viney, London, who were lifelong collectors of Eric Ravilious' works and contributors to the artist's catalogue raisonné.Condition ReportGood overall condition. Slight rubbing to the handle. Some minor marks to the underside of the rim commensurate with use. Please see additional images.

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) for Wedgwood, a 1937 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth coronation mug, printed design with a blue band, printed mark, painted 'CL6203 4' and impressed marks,10.3cm highProvenance: Richard Dennis Wedgwood Exhibition, 1982;from the private collection of Barry and Saria Viney, London, who were lifelong collectors of Eric Ravilious' works and contributors to the artist's catalogue raisonné.Condition ReportOverall good condition with no signs of damage.

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) for Wedgwood, a 1953 Queen Elizabeth II coronation mug, printed design, printed and impressed marks,10.2cm highProvenance: Richard Dennis Wedgwood Exhibition, 1982;from the private collection of Barry and Saria Viney, London, who were lifelong collectors of Eric Ravilious' works and contributors to the artist's catalogue raisonné.Condition ReportSurface marks but subject to this it appears in good condition.

Charles Noke (1858-1941) for Royal Doulton, a King George V and Queen Mary twin-handled loving cup, created to celebrate their Silver Jubilee in 1935, painted stoneware, numbered '892/1000' and with maker's mark,25cm wide18.5cm deep26cm highCondition ReportStructurally the vase appears sound. Examination under UV light reveals no signs of restoration. Overall the lot appears in good overall condition and presents well.

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) for Wedgwood, a 1937 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth coronation mug, printed design, printed and impressed marks,10cm highProvenance: From the private collection of Barry and Saria Viney, London, who were lifelong collectors of Eric Ravilious' works and contributors to the artist's catalogue raisonné.Condition ReportGood overall condition with no signs of damage under UV light.

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) for Wedgwood, a 1953 Queen Elizabeth II coronation mug, printed design with a pink band, printed and painted marks,10cm highProvenance: From the private collection of Barry and Saria Viney, London, who were lifelong collectors of Eric Ravilious' works and contributors to the artist's catalogue raisonné.Condition ReportGood overall condition. No signs of damage under UV light.

Qty of vintage 7" single vinyl records, with some picture discs to incl Madonna, Dire Straits, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Wham!, Queen etc

Queen Victoria (1837-1901) - a rare 1846 copper penny coin, only 483,800 minted, near colon W.W., high grade

A Queen Elizabeth III General Service Medal (GSM) with Cyprus clasp, named to 23168406 Pte R.H. Patey Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry, with original box of issue

French Revolutionary banknotes - an uncut sheet of eight Assignat de Cinq Livres banknotes, Series 9396, and an antique steel engraving depicting the medals of Queen Anne & George I [2]

British Silver Coins - Queen Victoria (1837-1901) - a rare 1890 silver double florin coin, only minted for four years, good details

British Silver Coins - Queen Victoria (1837-1901) - a rare 1889 silver double florin coin, only minted for four years, very good details and nicely toned with some lustre

British Silver Coins - Queen Victoria (1837-1901) 1900 silver crown coin, old head

British Silver Coins - Queen Victoria (1837-1901) - a rare 1887 silver double florin coin, only minted for four years, very good details and nicely toned

An antique oak and walnut with sycamore banding spice cupboard, in part Queen Anne period c.1700 with believed to be later oak carcass, possibly restored from older pieces in the mid-late 19th century, the interior with seven assorted drawers of various sizes, standing on unusual turned feet, with forged iron fittings, 46cm x 23cm x 41cm

[95.09g] - sixty nine assorted silver threepence or 3d coins, 32 full silver and 37 half silver, Queen Victoria and later [69]

British Silver Coins - Queen Victoria (1837-1901) 1890 silver crown coin, jubilee head

British Silver Coins - Queen Victoria (1837-1901) 1887 silver crown coin, jubilee head, good details

British Silver Coins - Queen Victoria (1837-1901) - a rare 1889 silver double florin coin, only minted for four years, good details

British Silver Coins - Queen Victoria (1837-1901) 1900 silver crown coin, old head, good details

British Silver Coins - Queen Victoria (1837-1901) 1891 silver crown coin, jubilee head, good details

Queen, Abba, Elton John and Simon & Garfunkel - qty of assorted vinyl records to include Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Caribou, Innuendo, Super Trouper, Waterloo, Bookends, Bridge Over Troubled Water etc

1987 Great Britain 1 ounce gold Britannia coin presented in a sealed protective slab. The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem, with surrounding text reading ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D and a face value of 100 POUNDS. The reverse illustrates Britannia in a standing pose, draped in classical attire, holding a trident in her extended arm and a shield bearing the Union Flag in the other. Introduced in 1987, this release marks the first year of the Britannia gold bullion coin series. Composed of 22 karat gold with a fineness of .9167, the coin contains one troy ounce of pure gold. Case: 2.25"L x 0.5"W x 3.25"H. Gold coin diameter: 32.69 mm.Issued: 1987Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: Great BritainCondition: Age related wear.

1987 Australian Nugget gold coin containing 1 troy ounce of 99.99% fine gold, encased in a protective slab. The obverse depicts the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the King George IV State Diadem. This effigy was designed by Raphael Maklouf. The reverse features a representation of the "Welcome Stranger" gold nugget, discovered in 1869, centered within a radiating sunburst pattern. Inscriptions on the reverse include "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 OZ. FINE GOLD" and the year "1987." The obverse is inscribed with "ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA," and the face value "100 DOLLARS." Case: 2.25"L x 0.5"W x 3.25"H. Gold coin diameter: 32.1 mm.Artist: Raphael David Maklouf, and Stuart DevlinIssued: 1987Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: AustraliaCondition: Age related wear.

Limited edition finely made grouping of a seated Cleopatra looking in the mirror doing makeup with a black moor by her side. Throughout time there have been women whose impenetrable qualities have brought them awesome power and unrivalled superiority. The beguiling women of the Les Femmes Fatales collection were each made in a limited edition of 750. Cleopatra HN2868 was a famous Egyptian queen and the last Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. In one well-known story, Cleopatra, who had been exiled by her younger brother Ptolemy, appeared at the Egyptian palace rolled inside of a Persian rug that had been presented to Julius Caesar. When Cleopatra tumbled out, he was so charmed by her that he took her as his mistress and restored her to the throne as Pharaoh. After Caesar's assassination, Cleopatra took up with Mark Antony, solidifying her place on the throne and strengthening ties between Egypt and Rome. Her legacy survives in numerous works of art and the many dramatizations of her story in Les Femmes Fatales . Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Peggy DaviesIssued: 1979Dimensions: 4"L x 9"W x 7.75"HEdition Number: 708 of 750Country of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

A cased set of six George VI silver & enamel 1936 Royal Commemorative teaspoons by W H Haseler Ltd. Comprising King George V and Queen Mary, Edward VIII, and George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Birmingham 1936, 1.92 oz.

A Queen 1980 Europe Tour Guest pass We are delighted to offer the Jo Burt Collection for sale by auction. Offering a unique opportunity to acquire significant memorabilia from the career of an acclaimed bassist from stage-used guitars to a Black Sabbath stage worn leather jacket when Jo Burt was the bassist for Black Sabbath during their 1987 Eternal Idol tour.                                                                      Jo Burt's illustrious career extends beyond Black Sabbath. He's toured with The Troggs (1977 US Tour), collaborated with Tom Robinson on Sector 27 (including memorable performances, opening for The Police at Madison Square Garden, and a final show at Wembley Stadium). Jo has also graced stages with Elton John, Bob Geldof, Kim Wilde, Brian Setzer, and contributed his skills to session work for Freddie Mercury, Melanie and The Bryan Adams Band, among others. The Jo Burt Collection is now up for auction, offering a unique opportunity to acquire significant memorabilia from the career of an acclaimed bassist. Black Sabbath's final concert, Back to the Beginning, is scheduled for July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham.

A Queen 1984 The Works Tour Staff pass We are delighted to offer the Jo Burt Collection for sale by auction. Offering a unique opportunity to acquire significant memorabilia from the career of an acclaimed bassist from stage-used guitars to a Black Sabbath stage worn leather jacket when Jo Burt was the bassist for Black Sabbath during their 1987 Eternal Idol tour.                                                                      Jo Burt's illustrious career extends beyond Black Sabbath. He's toured with The Troggs (1977 US Tour), collaborated with Tom Robinson on Sector 27 (including memorable performances, opening for The Police at Madison Square Garden, and a final show at Wembley Stadium). Jo has also graced stages with Elton John, Bob Geldof, Kim Wilde, Brian Setzer, and contributed his skills to session work for Freddie Mercury, Melanie and The Bryan Adams Band, among others. The Jo Burt Collection is now up for auction, offering a unique opportunity to acquire significant memorabilia from the career of an acclaimed bassist. Black Sabbath's final concert, Back to the Beginning, is scheduled for July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham.

Selection of porcelain Collectables; Cleopatra, Coalport Happy birthday, Royal Doulton Jane, Royal Doulton New baby figures and Brooke Bentley The snow queen figure.

Two small crates of collectables; Marbles, Framed Silk panel for the coronation of the Queen Elizabeth II- Woven in silk 1953 and other collectables

Collection of LP's; Elvis Pressley, Shakin Stevens, Simple Minds, Neil Diamond, Culture Club, Queen News of the World, Hello Dolly & many others

Royal Doulton Character Figurine titled "A Royal Christening" HN 5809 (Limited Edition 0218 of 2,000 together with vintage Jewellery box with printed picture Queen Elizabeth

Chalmers, George. The Life of Mary Queen of Scots. 2 vols. 1818. Half calf, marbled boards.

Collection of Commemorative Coins; Queen Elizabeth coins in fitted sleeves, William & Kate coin, 50p collectable coins, & many more.

Great Britain Definitives Queen Elizabeth II - mint - stamps are contained in a red album. A good collection of mint definitives, including a selection of frama labels, 1952 sets, graphite lines issue, multiple crowns issue, - very good range of Machin pre and post decimals. High face value.

A 19th century Staffordshire figure of Lord Byron - wearing a blue suit with a brown cape, 18cm high, together with a figure of Queen Victoria, a young woman with a vase, a figure group of travelling musicians, 23cm high, one other Staffordshire figure and a Fairing figure group 'Modesty'.

Two Diana and Charles Royal Wedding Royal Mail issue postage stamps - face value £25 per sheet together with a full sheet of Queen Mother 80th birthday stamps, face value £12, (3)

Great Britain Queen Elizabeth definitive high values and postage dues - mint - a brown album containing a good collection of mint high values and postage dues. Includes Edward Crown issue of Castles - four values l.m.m. Later decimal face values total approx. £140 plus three sets of postage dues labels.

Collection of commemorative £5 coins - 2001, 2002, 2006, Queen Victoria 1889 silver crown

Box of vinyl LP's and singles, Sex Pistols, Queen, Frankie Goes to Hollywood etc, and box of CD's, DVD's and videos

Combat Twister remote control helicopter, boxed Caithness paperweight The Queen Mother, Cherished Teddy ornaments, pink purse, soda siphon, vintage postcard album, quantity of boxed Hue hearing aids

Three Guernsey silver proof £1 coins, two Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Golden Wedding Anniversary coins, 1999 Guernsey silver proof £1 coin and Anno Domini £5 coin

A Moorcroft Pottery bowl, decorated anemones, with Potters to the Late Queen Mary paper label, 27 cm diameter

A photograph of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Sherborne school, 23 x 30 cm, a map, and two prints of Bristol (4)

STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - British Royal Charity World Premiere Empire Day Poster, 1980 - The British Royal Charity World Premiere (or "Empire Day") poster is one of the rarest pieces of marketing material for The Empire Strikes Back and the Star Wars franchise as a whole. Designed by Eddie Paul of FEREF with finished artwork by Ralph McQuarrie, the image of Vader's head is adapted from McQuarrie's distinctive "Vader in Flames" design that collectors will recognise from the film's crew patches.As stated on the poster, "Empire Day" took place in London on the 20th May 1980. This date was very close to the original British Empire Day held annually on Queen Victoria's birthday (24th May) between 1916 and 1958.The 20th Century Fox marketing department took full advantage of the film's release date as an army of Stormtroopers - in Jeeps and on foot - took to the streets of London, holding placards of this poster to build up the crowd's already heightened excitement for the much-anticipated sequel.Presented unrestored with a couple of minor surface creases (in the red under the date and under Vader's right eye), some very subtle discolouration to the surrounding whites, and some minor handing wear including a 2 cm tear on the bottom border. Dimensions: 57 cm x 41 cm (22.25" x 16.25")Condition: Fine+Artist: Eddie Paul, Ralph McQuarrieVAT Status: M

VARIOUS PRODUCTIONS - Collection of Telegrams from Golden Era Hollywood Stars to Clark Gable and Sylvia Ashley - A collection of telegrams to Clark Gable and Sylvia Ashley, congratulating them on their marriage. This collection has 71 Western Union telegrams addressed to Gable and Ashley, who married on 20th December 1949. The telegrams are full of thoughtful messages and well-wishes from notable people from Hollywood and beyond, including James Stewart, Tyrone Power, Fred Astaire, David Niven, Joan Crawford, Cole Porter, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Jack Benny, and even Queen Mary, the widow of King George V.The lot also includes a telegram from Alfred Hitchcock to Lady Aileen Freda Balcon, the wife of Sir Michael Elias Balcon, expressing his sympathy at Sir Michael's passing in October 1977. Sir Michael was a film producer and mentor to Hitchcock. Dimensions: 16 cm x 20.5 cm (6.25" x 8") VAT Status: M

TRAVEL POSTER - Las Vegas Trans World Airlines Travel Poster by David Klein, 1960s - A poster promoting Las Vegas as a holiday destination produced by TWA (Trans World Airlines) with artwork by American artist David Klein. Klein produced an array of illustrations, including Broadway productions, movies, and the US Army, but is best known for his travel imagery, working primarily with TWA. This clever Queen playing card design displays psychedelic artwork showcasing the fun lifestyle people can experience in Sin City. The poster exhibits some signs of handling wear and creasing. Dimensions: 101.5 cm x 63.5 cm (40" x 25")Condition: Very Fine+Artist: David KleinVAT Status: M

BANKSY - Di-Faced Tenner, 2004 to Benefit UNICEF UK - A Di-Faced Tenner note by Banksy, b. 1974? - In 2004, the British street artist printed one million pounds worth of Di-Faced Tenner bills and released them by dropping suitcases full of the notes at the Notting Hill Carnival, Reading Festival, and Liverpool Street tube station during rush hour. This lot will benefit the international children's charity UNICEF UK.The altered Di-Faced note, a clever play on the word "defaced", looks similar to a traditional £10 note but has a few subtle differences. The most obvious is a portrait of Lady Diana replacing Queen Elizabeth II. It also has "Banksy of England" along the top of the note and the comment "I promise to pay the bearer on demand the ultimate price" printed underneath. The final modification on the back near the portrait of Charles Darwin is the statement "Trust No One".Dimensions: 7.75 cm x 14.5 cm (3" x 5.75")All hammer price proceeds from this item will be donated to UNICEF UK. This lot is zero-rated for VAT purposes.About the Artist:Arguably the most famous individual in street art, Banksy is an anonymous British artist whose work has gained international fame. Not only does his art spark frequent conversations, but the artist's identity remains a subject of speculation. He is predominantly known for commenting on social and political issues, with dark humour usually incorporated. Banksy's iconic street art is often achieved using spray paint and stencils, but he also has used other mediums, including creating his own currency and modifying street signs.An artist resale right royalty applies to this lot, as provided under local law. The buyer agrees to pay us the amount equal to that resale royalty and we undertake to the buyer to pay such amount to the appropriate authority.VAT Status: M ARR

‡ SIR DAVID WILKIE (SCOTTISH 1785-1841) SKETCH FOR THE STATE PORTRAIT OF QUEEN ADELAIDE Pen and brown ink and watercolour over pencil Signed and indistinctly dated '18??' (lower right) 27 x 15cm (10½ x 5¾ in.)Provenance: Ladybank Sale of Leslie House effects, Fife With William McClaren Sale, Sotheby's, London, Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century British Drawings and Watercolours, 11 April 1991, lot 52 With Bourne Fine Art, Edinburgh Wilkie as Painter in Ordinary to the King was commanded to paint the companion picture of Queen Adelaide in Coronation robes in December 1832, the finished work exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1834 (now lost, a later version hangs in the Examination Schools, Oxford). Wilkie had painted King William IV in 1831, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1832. The date on the present drawing is hard to read, if read as 1836 (as when it was sold previously) it could be a retrospective drawing rather than a study and presumably done for a particular client, though Wilkie was strict about not selling or giving people portraits of the Royal Family. Wilkie has certainly flattered the Queen in his portrayal of her. We are grateful to Alex Kidson for his help in preparing this catalogue entry. The work will be included in Hamish Miles' forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the work of David Wilkie.