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John Ruskin (1819-1900), a group of four signed letters:the first addressed 'My dear Madam', outlining that he would assess her daughter's work to see if it was at the standard for the Kensington and Slade schools,the second addressed to 'My dear Barnes', acknowledging receipt of 'the papers and globes',the third addressed to Rev W Milman, 'I look on the English Parliament merely as the highest caste cricket club - and have no more interest in voting for anybody as MP than if he were only to be one of the clowns of England',the fourth addressed to P Fletcher Watson, 'Sincere thanks: - but I've too much to do now - and greatly dread post for Turner', complete with a portrait of Ruskin (4)

Phyllis M. Bone, ARSA, RSA (Scottish, 1896-1972)Panther disturbed while attacking a Vulture, 1925Patinated bronze on marble base52cm wide Provenance: purchased by the family direct from the Royal Scottish Academy in 1925, with original receipt and a book on her worksSigned and dated, the date indistinct but possibly 1925With original receipt from Royal Scottish Acadmey in 1926

An antique camphorwood two over one chest of drawers with recessed brass campaign handles and bracket feet, likely military, with carry handles to side and key, receipt from 1971, 98cm x 53cm x 75cm

An antique pendant set with diamonds and emeralds, the metal unmarked but XRF testing around 10ct gold, likely American or plated 9ct gold, two old cut diamonds and many emeralds, all seemingly hand cut, likely 19th century, the largest emerald assessed as 0.72ct, with a copy of original receipt from 1987, 70mm x 31mm, 9.05g

A Regency period needlework sampler worked by Emma Watson, aged 10, likely c.1830 but undated, profusely embroidered with the Alphabet, numbers, a verse, birds, plants and animals all within a decorative border, presented in an antique gilt frame, with receipt from 2012, 43cm x 42cm

An antique William IV period needlework sampler worked by Jane Hillman Spurling aged 11 and dated 1830, embroidered with the Alphabet, a verse, bird, plants and animals all within a decorative border, presented in an antique wooden frame, with copy of receipt from 2012, 21cm x 20cm

A late 20th century white metal vodka flask, tray and shots - with frosted geometric decoration, the flask of conical form, the cups gilt lined, with original retail box and receipt.

1960s Omega stainless steel pocket watch with original receipt dated 19th December 1967 and original Omega guarantee, in circular stainless steel case 48mm.The watch is in very clean original condition, it does wind smoothly but does not appear to be running. Dial very clean, case in good condition commensurate with age. The watch has been owned by the vendor since new. The watch was purchased from Chambers of Colchester 19th December 1967. Has the original Omega Guarantee and receipt.

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph stainless steel chronometer wristwatch, model 16520, serial number A970202, Zenith El Primero 31 jewel automatic movement, black dial with three subsidiary dials recording the seconds, minutes and hours, fixed bezel, 40mm case, on original stainless steel bracelet. With original receipt of purchase from Watches of Switzerland dated 2nd September 2000, original Rolex perforated paper guarantee also dated 2/9/2000, original Rolex sticker to the back of the case and original bezel protector, booklets, calendar, wallet, Rolex cloth, swing tag, in original Rolex wooden box with inserts and original outer card box.The watch is an extremely clean example. It appears to be in almost un-worn condition. The watch winds smoothly and is currently running. The chronograph function works well and re-sets corrrectly. Any service history or replacement parts are unknown. The watch has it's original receipt of purchase, gaurantee, paperwork, swing tags etc. The boxes are also in excellent condition. The boxes are also in excellent condition.

Gentlemen's Omega Seamaster Professional stainless steel wristwatch, reference 22218000, 91051671, with 1538 calibre quartz movement, blue wave dial with luminous dot and baton hour markers, plongeur hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds hand, date aperture and blue bezel insert, 6 jewel movement with calibre 1538, case width 40mm, on stainless steel bracelet with deployment clasp, with original Pictograms card, International Warranty card, original receipt dated 19/10/2010, original Omega tag, extra links, instruction booklet and Omega red leather watch box and outer boxes and packaging.The watch is currently running. We have not opened the case to inspect the movement. The hands adjust and set correctly. The watch is in excellent condition. The vendor purchased the watch new and we believe that it has only worn it for best/special occasions and therefore it is still in extremely good order. Would fit a wrist 7¼-7½ inches although there are also some extra links. Case diameter approximately 40mm. Boxes in good condition commensurate with age.

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 42mm Co-Axial Master Chronometer automatic wristwatch in green and stainless steel, the green dial with date aperture and centre sweep seconds, uni-directional rotating bezel, the 35 jewel Omega Master Co-Axail 8800 calibre automatic movement signed and numbered A167724, in 42mm stainless steel case with sapphire crystal glass back on Omega Seamaster green rubber bracelet with stainless steel buckle, purchased new 12th December 2024, with Omega International Warranty Card, Omega Pictogram Card, Master Chronometer Card, instructions book, original receipt of purchase, swing tag, Omega wooden and leather watch box, outer box and papers

1977 Leyland Mini 850 being sold without reserveChassis number XK2S1-420029AEngine number 85H791.P.112021Registration number RPB 133RTahiti BlueHusband and wife ownedFrom a deceased estateLast driven over 20 years ago and concealed in a dry garage ever since11,072 recorded milesHonest and unmolested, original rubber mats, well-preserved undercarriage thanks to previous waxoyl treatmentWill need commissioningNo attempts have been made to start the engineRolls and steers With original order form receipt All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditionsThis lot must be collected by 12.30pm on Friday 27th June. If the buyer has not collected by this time it will automatically be removed and placed into storage, incurring a removal charge of £100 + VAT, to include the first week of storage, unless otherwise noted. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof. If collecting from storage, please provide 24 hours notice

1959 Bentley S1 Radford 'Countryman' ConversionRegistration number 1013 HChassis number B197FDEngine number BF423Midnight blue above shell grey with a grey interiorJust two owners from new.  The first owner was the famous marine artist David Cobb and friend of the vendorReclining front seats, sunroof, 60/40 rear split, mineral bottle/cocktail and other storage to the doors/interiorHistory file with receipt for interior work £1,800 & sundry receiptsMOT certificates for 2000 (86,211 miles), 2002 (87,160 miles), 2010 (87,666 miles) & 2012 (87,686 miles)Not used for a couple of yearsWill need some re-commissioningOnly for sale due to advancing years and poor healthV5C, HPI clearAlso see the owners Mercedes-Benz 450SLC in this auction All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions This lot must be collected by 12.30pm on Friday 27th June. If the buyer has not collected by this time it will automatically be removed and placed into storage, incurring a removal charge of £100 + VAT, to include the first week of storage, unless otherwise noted. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof. If collecting from storage, please provide 24 hours notice

A Zen-On wooden tenor recorder circa 1980, with case. With original receipt from Bergman B.V, Arnhem, Netherlands

A 19th Century Stradivarius style violin, in 7/8 size, with provenance relating to its use in the 1920's at the Metropolitan Academy of Music and purchase receipt as 'a 7/8 size old German violin'

BOB DYLAN (born 1941); a signed limited edition print from 'The Drawn Blank' series, 'Man on a Bridge', signed lower right and numbered 41/295, 41 being the year in which the artist was born, with original certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered by the artist, 70 x 56cm, unframed, with original purchase receipt from Castle Fine Art dated 23 May 2018.Condition Report: This print is in brand new condition and has not been opened since being collected from the gallery in 2018.

† CHARLES SPENCELAYH (1865-1958); a pencil drawing, 'Man Seated at a Desk', signed lower left, 25 x 17.5cm, framed and glazed, with original purchase receipt from Christie's South Kensington, dated 27th March 2003, for the sum of £337.Condition Report: There are no signs of any visible damages or imperfections to this drawing but the mount appears slightly dirty and worn.

BOB DYLAN (born 1941); a signed limited edition print from 'The Drawn Blank' series, 'Motel Pool', signed lower right and numbered 41/295, 41 being the year in which the artist was born, with original certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered by the artist, 70 x 56cm, unframed, with original purchase receipt from Castle Fine Art dated 23 May 2018.Condition Report: This print is in brand new condition and has not been opened since being collected from the gallery in 2018.

Ron Folland (British 1932-1999):Oil on canvas signed and framed painting signed FOLLAND lower Left and entitled "open gate" with original sales receipt

A letter from Randolph Churchill, on blind embossed India office headed notepaper, dated December 18th 1885, reading;Sir, I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 17th instant. I am, Sir, Yours Faithfully Randolph S Churchill.

Shelley for the Rowland Ward Nairobi store, an exotic fish design part dinner and coffee service, original retail receipt

Omar Hamdi "Malva" (Syrian, 1951 - 2015)"Nature morte aux coquelicots et fruits"Oil on Canvas. Signed lower right.Original receipt from 1995 for $7,500Provenance:-Wally Findlay Galleries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois;- Acquired directly from above by a Prominent CollectorSight Size: 33.75 x 27.5 in.Overall Framed Size: 39.5 x 33.5 in.

Parker Knoll 3 Piece Como Slate Leather Sofa Suite with two Power recliners Retail £4300 with original receipt (barely used)

A white metal mounted Gurkha Kukri knife, with receipt and Goldsmiths receipt, together with white metal Gurkha cufflinks and a brooch *This lot is not eligible for postage and packing

A Spode Silver Jubilee Porcelain Loving Cup, limited edition of 500, with 1977 certificate, Peter Jones receipt and box, 15.5cm high.

ARR AFTER TOM GREENSHIELDS (1915-1994)'Anya's Hat', a cold cast resin copper figure of a seated naked girl wearing a hat, number 227 of a limited edition of 350, signed, 42cm long, with receipt from Walker Galleries dated 2003. With paperwork certificate and original receipt. Some light marks to body no chips or scratches.

ARR PETE McKEE (Sheffield Artist, b,1966) *ARR'Rights of Passage', oil on board, signed and dated (20)05 lower right, artist label verso and receipt,76 x 50cm.

Robert Mouseman Thompson of Kilburn - a pair of adzed oak panelled bedside cupboards, with upstand, metal hinges and turned wooden handles, carved with signature mouse, W48cm D38cm H66cm (2) with receipt for £529, dated Oct. 31st 1981 signed J. CartwrightShipping POA https://www.bradleys.ltd/quotation-request-form

A collection of jewellery items to include silver gate bracelet with heart padlock, (10g) together with a silver locket set with malachite on a silver mount, together with a collection of costume jewellery, Isle of Wight pearls with original purchase receipt for £174.99 and other similar items, (Qty).

Bulova Accutron 64C100, Gemini ETA7750, gentleman's automatic wristwatch, textured copper dial with day and date apertures and three subsidiary dials, circular gilt stainless steel case with transparent case back, REF, Serial No. 14443488, automatic movement, black leather strap with gilt stainless steel deployment clasp, with instruction book and box, case width 42mm. In new old stock condition with purchase receipt from 2014, working at time of testing.

Bees.- Purchas (Samuel) A Theatre of Politicall Flying-Insects. Wherein Especially the Nature, the Worth, the Work, the Wonder and the manner of Right-ordering of the Bee, is Discovered and Described, 2 parts in 1, first edition, titles within typographic borders, woodcut initials, errata leaf c2 misbound before c1, without longitudinal half-title but with 3pp. advertisements at end of part 1 and blank leaf following title to part 2, Penelope Jephson's copy with her contemporary ink inscription "Penelope Jephson her Booke 1666" to front free endpaper facing title, title lightly soiled and stained, some worming (mostly at beginning affecting lower border of title & a few catchwords, and a few letters towards end), Rr1 & 2 torn and repaired at lower outer corner, contemporary sheep ruled in blind, a little worn and marked, rebacked with red morocco label, corners repaired, [British Bee Books 35; Hagen 55.2; Wing P4224], small 4to, Printed by R[obert] I[bbitson] for Thomas Parkhurst, 1657.*** A good copy of this work by the son of the author of Purchas his Pilgrimes, with an interesting contemporary provenance. Penelope Jephson (1646-1725), daughter of Maj. Gen. William Jephson (1609-1658), M.P. for Stockbridge and a substantial landowner in Mallow, County Cork. She married Simon Patrick, a prebend of Westminster and later bishop of Ely, in 1675. The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC owns a manuscript receipt book of cookery and medical recipes complied by Jephson between 1671 and 1675. Recipe 64 is for honeyed gingerbread similar to modern Anglo-American treacle/molasses gingerbread.

Waterhouse (Edward) An humble Apologie for Learning and Learned Men, first edition, bookplate of Henry B.H. Beaufoy, early ownership name "J Crewe" to head of title, K1 small rust-hole affecting few letters, occasional ink underlining or correction in an early hand, mainly to first few ff., trimmed close at head, a few times into headline, occasional soiling but overall good, Charles W. Traylen receipt dated 1987 loosely inserted, later calf, rebacked and recornered, cover extremities quite worn affecting gilt border, g.e., [Wing W1048], 8vo, T[homas]. M[axey]. for M[ercy]. M[eighen]., G. Bedell & T. Collins, 1653.

Angling.- Walton (Izaak) and Charles Cotton. The Universal Angler, Made so, by Three Books of Fishing..., parts 1 & 2 only (of 3), title to part 1 with engraved cartouche (bound before general title and with bookplate to verso), engraved illustrations of fish, 2pp. music to "The anglers song", final blank to part 1, part 2 with imprimatur f. and engraved monogram to title, lacking second title to part 1 without cartouche, part 2 lacking A5-8 ("To the Reader") as usual, O2 loss to lower outer corner not affecting text, [2]B6 fore-margin soiled with few holes, occasional light soiling or small staining, but generally a clean copy, contemporary mottled calf, later morocco spine labels, some wear to spine ends and corners, rubbing to joints and extremities, endpapers renewed, joints starting but holding firm, [Pforzheimer 1052; Wing W674], small 8vo, for Richard Marriott, 1676. *** Includes the fifth edition of Walton's Compleat Angler, and the first edition of Cotton's work. The Universal Angler was published with a third part, by Robert Venables, not included in this copy, but as stated on the general title-page the work could be had "bound together, or sold each of them severally". Provenance: John Claxton (ownership inscription on general title); Sir George Lee, of Hartwell (bookplate, ink note to pastedown "Hartwell Library. repaired. May 1840"); John Wayland Leslie, Coombe Court (bookplate to front free endpaper); Walter Henry Collins, one-time owner of Charles Cotton's stretch of river and fishing house built by him in 1674, purchased from Maggs Bros. for ?27.10s on 3rd July 1953 (original receipt loosely inserted). 

ROLEX: A ladies bi-metal steel and Everose Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch on a Jubilee bracelet, white Roman dial with centre seconds and magnified date aperture, Model No. 279171 and Serial No. R38N8682. Watch housed within a Rolex green leather box, with the green leather wallet holding the International Guarantee card with purchase date of 2/12/2021, Guarantee Manual booklet and Oyster Perpetual Datejust booklet. Together with the original purchase receipt, repair/service receipt from 2022 and receipt for additional bracelet links, all from Thurlow Champness Jewellers.

A Wolf single automatic watch winder in green, with original box and purchase receipt, including cables, owners manual and warranty card.

ROLEX: An 18ct gold cased gentleman's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date chronometer wristwatch, Calibre 3155. Yellow gold case and bracelet, fit with diamond encrusted bezel, silvered dial with diamond markers and centre seconds, day aperture at 12 and magnified date aperture at 3. With additional links for the bracelet, a spare smooth gold bezel, and the red seal.Housed within the original Rolex presentation box, with the Rolex leather document wallet holding the original Rolex attestation certificate and receipt both dated 8.12.2003, Model No. 118208 and Case Reference: P922361.Included is a service guarantee from William Rice that was carried out 20.11.2024, along with the Rolex certification booklet and Day-Date booklet.Watch: 161g.Spare bezel & link: 15g.

BREITLING: A gentleman's stainless steel Breitling SuperOcean automatic chronometer wristwatch, blue dial with Arabic numeral and luminous circle markers, with luminous hands and centre seconds, date aperture at 3, with outer rotating bezel, dial signed Breitling 1884 superOcean Chronometre Certifie Automatic 2000M/6600Ft. Stainless steel case, numbered A17390. With box and associated paperwork and 2016 service receipt.

A 1949 VINCENT HRD SERIES C RAPIDE MOTORCYCLE - REGISTRATION LTU 641, in black coachwork, mileage reading as 06138, rear frame No. RC4182, upper frame No. RC/1/10344/C, crankcase mating No P29,paperwork to include V5 logbook and vintage restoration book, MOT test certificate 1990, **NOTE: We believe the upper frame is from a Vincent Comet. The DVLA sold need to be notified to amend the logbook. Owned by the vendor the late Mr. David Pearce since he purchased the bike in 1991, receipt for £7000

David Mellor; A Modern Ten Setting Part Canteen of Hoffmann Pattern Stainless Steel Cutlery, comprising ten each table knives and forks, dessert knives, forks and spoons, four teaspoons and three serving spoons (57) (part boxed).*David Mellor purchase receipt dated 02/01/2006.*Currently available to buy online www.davidmellordesign.com - Hoffmann stainless steel six piece cutlery place setting £140.

Rolex; A Bi-Metal Oyster Perpetual Ladies Automatic Wristwatch, Ref: 69163, Serial No: E662845, the signed dial with line markers, centre seconds and date aperture, to integral Jubilee bracelet; green fabic Rolex pouch.Goldsmiths letter detailing quote from Rolex to carryout necessary work to get watch back to full working order, totalling £2,405.Rolex International Service Guarantee card (E662845) dated 13 Aug 14.Goldsmiths (Meadowhall, Sheffield) receipt for watch repair / service £2,405 dated 10/09/14. *No Rolex Certificate or box accompanying this lot. Unable to confirm any wearers details since repair/service. The case size is approximately 26mm.

Breitling- a Limited Edition gentleman's steel 'Chronospace The Red Arrows' quartz wristwatch, comprising a blue signed dial, quarter Arabic lume markers, bidirectional bezel, logo crown, case approx 42mm, ETA movement numbered 988 431/332, steel bracelet strap with signed logo clasp, along with original box, booklet and receipt  Further details: damage to digital aperture, bracelet fitting and pin missing detached, untested requires battery, wear and tear commensurate with age    Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, modifications and restorations may not be disclosed in the catalogue description, for more information on condition or any detail related to this lot please request a condition report with specific questions or view the lot in person

Weighable 9ct gold ring cut through a/f, 9ct gold locket, combined weight approx 2.3gms a garnet set 9ct gold cluster ring, size N, total gross weight approx 2.7gms together with a vintage David Summerfield ring box and unassociated receipt dated 1993 Further details: abrasions to stones wear commensurate with age 

Andrew Grima - a textured ring comprised of lengths of wire with pierced sections, forming a half-round band of 8.25 mm, with hollow interior, signed "GRIMA", in yellow metal surface testing as 18ct, size P, 7.1 grams, together with pouch and original receipt dated 11th September 1972.

Richard Batterham (1936-2021) VaseSquare shouldered vase with narrow rim, ash glaze to the very top with iron over the bodyunmarked52cm high. Provenance:Salix, Windsor, with original receipt for £50. Condition appears good with no cracks or damage. Unassociated white specks to the body and some very minor surface wear.

A rare English pearlware caricature mug, circa 1780, printed and hand-coloured with 'Signor Gruntinelli playing on a new instrument (call'd a Swinetta)', unmarked, 12cm high and 8cm diameter (restored)Provenance: With purchase receipt from Aurea Carter dated 2014 for £800.Footnote: Matthew Darly published the original print of this subject in 1774.Condition:Several restored long body cracks noted

Manuscripts Collection of manuscripts and documents, 17th century and later Including: [Highwaymen], document ordering the payment of bounty for the capture of James Mooney ‘for feloniously assaulting on the king's highway at Portsmouth and robbing Elizabeth Cartwright widow of seven shillings and six pence', 1764, on vellum, signed by Joseph Yates (1722-1770), judge, and others, window-mounted; Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat (c.1667-1747), leader of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion, warrant for payment ‘of such His Majesties Treasure as remains in your charge unto Simon Lovat or his assigns the sum of one hundred pounds without account for one quarter of a year …', 1738, subscribed ‘My Ld Macclesfield I pray pay this order out of duty on houses’, signed at foot ‘Winnington’, 'G Earle' etc.; John Potter (1674-1747), archbishop of Canterbury, letter signed as bishop of Oxford, 1718, probably autograph, on complaints of neglect from the parishioners of Stanton Harcourt; Thomas Secker (1693-1768), archbishop of Canterbury, autograph letter signed as bishop of Oxford, 1749, on vicarages in the parish of Churchill (tape-repairs at foot); [Glorious Revolution], ‘The preparation of the Happy Coronation of King William and Queen Mary, 5 November 1724, an early manuscript copy of the celebratory anthem published in broadside form as The Court of England [etc.], with added introduction to head and another song on conjugate leaf; [East India Company], indenture dated 1797 mentioning ‘Charles Stokes of Calcutta in the province of Bengal in the East Indies’, possibly lacking conjugate leaf; Charles II, chancery document on vellum with large engraved portrait and headpiece, rubbed and stained; attributed to Peter Canisius (1521-1578), Dutch Jesuit priest and saint, clipped inscription ‘Approbat a R. P. Canisio 1578’, possibly autograph, affixed to album leaf via red wax seal; Joseph, bishop of Soissons, document signed, 1726; and approx. 40 others, mainly deeds and indentures on vellum (a few on paper), 17th-18th century, some 19th century, most relating to Norfolk (all for parishes starting with the letter B, e.g. Brumstead, Broome, Blickling, Bressingham, Brancaster, Brandon, etc.), other items including an indenture signed by Lord Ossulston, 1714, receipt signed by Lord Masham, 1712, etc. (approx. 50)

Group of 15th century documents c.1420-1496, relating to the 6th-8th Lairds of Kilravock [The family of Lochloy] Writ dated the 15th February 1422 from Thomas Earl of Murreff[?] to Squire John, Lord of Lochloy, regarding an unfulfilled betrothal contract and associated gifts of lands, informing him that “It is in fresch memore with you, as we understand, that throu certane tailye made betwix us and your fadir, ye ar oblisit to spouse a douchtir of ouris” however “and now of new we haf herd be certane relacioun of our lufet cusine Donalde thayne of Caldor, that ye wald be releschit of your obliging til us of the saide mariage, and haf our licence, fredome and gude will to spouse a douchter of the saide Donalde thayne of Caldor”, written on vellum, 35 x 22cm, with an impressive seal attached [Rose, Shaw & Innes p.124];Document dated 11th April 1431, with two attached seals;[Copy of the Crown Charter] Re-affirming the ownership of the Kilvarock Estates, dated June 1440 (see lot 7);[Resignation] into the hands of Alexander, Earl of Ross, by John Rose of Kilravock, in favour of Hugh Rose, his son, dated 22nd June 1440, 14 lines in Latin on vellum, 31 x 8.5cm;and another copy;[Charter of resignation] of Alexander Earl of Ross granting the barony (presumably to “John de Roos”), dated 2nd July 1440, 20 lines on vellum, 29 x 14.5cm;[Charter of resignation] of “John de Roos” granting the barony to John, dated Inverness, 20th July 1440, 15 lines in Latin on vellum, 30.5 x 13cm;[Confirmation of fiefdom] confirming the lands of Kilravock and Geddes as belonging to “Hugh Roos”, dated 20th July 1440, 13 lines on vellum, 28 x 10.5cm, with a finely preserved seal;Document “infefting” Hugh Rose in the above lands, dated 9th September 1443, 31 lines on vellum, two large holes;MacDonald, John, Earl of Ross - John of Islay, Fourth Lord of the Isles. Licence to build Kilravock Castle keep: “our full power ande licence till our luffid cosing, man ande tennand, Huchone de Roos, barou of Kylravok, to fund, big, ande vpmak a toure of fens, with barmkin ande bataling, wpon quhat place of strynth him best likis, within the barony of Kylrawok, without ony contradictioun or demavnd, questioun, or ony obiection to put in contrar of him or his ayris…”, dated 18th February 1461, 7 lines on vellum, 30 x 7cm, with intact seal [Rose, Shaw & Innes p.135];[Lands or Urquhart and Glenmorison] Instrument relating to the ownership of these lands, 28 lines in Latin on vellum, 41 x 24cm, ink soiling obstructing text (dated 26th March 1479) [Rose, Shaw & Innes p.139];and another document, unrecorded, dated 20th June 1463;Grant of a piece of land in Elgin, dated 20th June 1472, comprising 36 lines on vellum, with two seals attached, 29.5 x 19cm;“Receipt under the … seal for a Great Seal charter”, dated 2nd March 1475, relating to the document in lot 7;and another document, unrecorded, dated 21st August 1475;and another document, unrecorded, dated 1476;and another document, unrecorded, dated 21st August 1479, with a good-quality Bishop's seal attached;and another document, unrecorded, dated 13th August 1492;and another document, unrecorded, dated 17th November 1494, with seal attached;and another document, unrecorded, dated 17th November 1495, with remains of seal attached;document regarding the accession of Hugh Rose, the 8th Laird of Kilravock, dated 20th May 1496, 29 lines on vellum, seal, 16.5 x 27cm; and another document, unrecorded, dated 17th November 1498, with seal attached (23)  Hugh, the fifth Laird of Kilravock, died some time before the year 1420 and was proceeded by his son, John. Often referred to as “John de Roos of Kilravock”, the sixth Laird took great pains to recover the legal rights and title to the Barony, which he had not automatically inherited. The documents here show the complex story of the resignation and granting of various lands and titles. Hugh, the seventh Laird, well-cemented in his title and land by the 1460s, took advantage of James I's command that: “everilk lorde hafande Lands beyond the mownth, in the quhilk landis in aulde tymes thare was castells, fortalyces and maner places, big, reparel and reforme thar castells and manors, and dwell in thaim be thaim self or be ane of thare frends, for the gracious governall of their lands, be gude polising, and to expende the froyte of thai landis in the cuntre whare the lands lyis.” Accordingly, in 1461, the licence to build what would become Kilravock Castle's keep was issued by the Lord of the Isles and can be found here. 

Political, literary and historical correspondence A collection Zola, Emile (French Novelist 1840-1902) Autograph letter signed, dated September '81, regarding intentions to spend two days in Paris;McCarthy, Justin (M.P., Irish Politician,1830-1912) Autograph letter signed to Mrs Yates Thompson dated July 1890, apologising for failing to make the ballot;Fraser, Claud Lovat (English artist and author, 1890-1921) Two autograph letters signed to “Colles” at the publisher Heinemann regarding a book, dated the 19th and 20th July 1910;Gosse, Edmund (English poet 1849-1948) Autograph letter signed, dated June 7th '87, acknowledging receipt of a letter; and another, similar;Grey, Charles, General (Secretary to Prince Albert 1804-1870) Autograph letter signed, dated Windsor Castle November 1849, regarding a visit to Westminster Abbey;Peel, Sir Robert (British Prime Minister 1788-1850) Letter signed, dated Whitehall 4th October 1830;and several others, including a copy letter dated 1768 regarding trade in  Philadelphia, a note signed by the Scottish mathematician John Playfair, and a short letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (quantity)

Manuscripts Extensive collection of manuscripts and printed documents on paper and vellum, 16th-19th century Including: [Horace Walpole interest], draft document concerning a debt owned by Horace Walpole to a Mary Williams, 1776, on paper, 2 pp.; John Wauchope, Lord Edmonstone (1633-1709), 5 documents, including 2 signed by Sir Archibald Primrose (1616-1679) as lord clerk register, 1664, one of which possibly the marriage settlement of John Wauchope and Anna Rait/Raith (this document with loss to head), all on several conjoined sheets of paper, rolled into scrolls, approx. max. length 200cm; [East India Company], last will and testament of William Nisbett, first mate of East Indiaman Earl Howe, 1803; deed in German, 1584, on vellum, concerning Jacob Zipper Angenstein; Charles Sumner, Bishop of Winchester, document signed, 1843, on vellum, appointing Thomas Lascelles vicar of Wherwell, Hampshire; [Buckinghamshire], indenture concerning Thomas Gardiner of Potter Row, Great Missenden, 1639, on vellum, with red wax seal; [Middlesbrough interest], Memorandum of agreement concerning Henry William Ferdinand Bolckow and representatives of John Vaughan deceased, 1870, on vellum, 10 pp.; Peniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne (1745-1828), printed receipt signed ‘Melbourne’, 1790; and approx. 100 others similar, 17th-19th century, including property transactions, letters of attorney, wills, apprenticeship indentures, death notices, etc., in Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Essex, etc., and various ephemera including printed particulars for sale by auction of the manor of Bagber, Dorset, etc. (1 box)

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust gents wristwatch, c1967. Serial 154xxxx, ref 1601/3, 35mm stainless steel case and bracelet, champagne dial, baton indices and hands, date aperture at 3. Together with guarantee booklet, Rolex service receipt for 1993, spare bi-metal Rolex bracelet.

Evelyn (John). Silva: or, a Discourse of Forest-Trees and the Propagation of Timber in His Majesty's Dominions: as it was delivered in the Royal Society on the 15th Day of October, 1662..., together with an Historical Account of the Sacredness and Use of Standing Groves..., with notes by Dr. Alexander Hunter, 1st Hunter edition, York: printed by A. Ward for J. Dodsley, T. Cadell [et al.], 1776, engraved portrait frontispiece by Bartolozzi, title with contemporary ownership signature to upper blank margin of S. Gower (possibly the subscriber Hon. Mrs Leveson Gower), 40 engraved plates (including 1 folding), list of subscribers with subscription receipt slip signed by A. Hunter, blank leaf *c1 present, folding letterpress table at rear, occasional offsetting from plates, light toning and occasional spotting, front pastedown with armorial bookplate of Viscount Granville, front free endpaper with modern armorial bookplate of John Nicholas d'Arcy, contemporary speckled calf, neat modern reback with maroon morocco title label, board corners refurbished, large 4to QTY: (1)NOTE:1. Henrey 137; Keynes 47; Nissen BBI 615.An influential work on forest trees, which was first published in 1664 but greatly expanded by Alexander Hunter.

Evelyn (John). Silva: or, a Discourse of Forest-Trees and the Propagation of Timber in His Majesty's Dominions: as it was delivered in the Royal Society on the 15th Day of October, 1662..., together with an Historical Account of the Sacredness and Use of Standing Groves..., with notes by Dr. Alexander Hunter, 1st Hunter edition, York: printed by A. Ward for J. Dodsley, T. Cadell [et al.], 1776, engraved portrait frontispiece by Bartolozzi, list of subscribers with subscription receipt slip signed by A. Hunter, occasional spotting, together with:Evelyn (John). Memoirs, illustrative of The Life and Writings of John Evelyn, Esq..., edited by William Bray..., 2 volumes, 2nd edition, London: printed for Henry Colburn, Conduit Street, 1819, 12 engraved plates including frontispieces, occasional spotting, plusEvelyn (John). The Miscellaneous Writings of John Evelyn, Esq..., Now first collected, with occasional Notes, by William Upcott..., London: Henry Colburn, New Burlington-Street, 1825, 4 engraved plates, some spotting mostly to first and last few leaves, all uniformly bound in 19th century full calf, elaborately gilt decorated spines with contrasting morocco title labels, boards a little scuffed, large 4to QTY: (4)

Cookery Manuscript. A folio manuscript cookery book entitled Book of receipts Sept: ye 30th 1695, compiled by Alice Phelipps (and her descendants), circa 1695-1840, 268 pages in total, including 250 numbered pages, plus 4 unnumbered leaves (including title and names of the contributors to front endpaper), and 18 unnumbered leaves at end, the majority containing manuscript cookery receipts and some medical remedies, compiled by Alice Phelipps and her descendants Elizabeth Phelipps, Maria Phelips, A. H. E. Phelips, Mary Phelips, and Mary Anne Phelips (names given in manuscipt to the first page), with contents supplied to verso: 'from Page ye first to Page ye 83 is all sortes of preserves, conserves, syrups, jelly of calves feet', 'from Page ye 83 to Page ye 163 is all sortes cookery, cakes, wines, watters, pickles and jelly of heart horn and hued pippins', 'from Page ye 163 is all sorte phisickall recaipts to ye end and casava cakes', some numbered leaves unused (pages 27-71, 73-75, 77, 121-127, 134, 137, 141-155, 157, 161-162, 178-201, 203-207, and 224-262), the other numbered leaves with neat legible manuscript cookery recipes and physical receipts in brown ink throughout, including 'cherys to lay in jelly', 'Dry aprycoks', ' Marmalet of Quince Lady Cleeveland', 'Almond genger bread', 'To Preserve Walnuts Phisically', 'Excellent Black Puddiings', 'To Make Hogs Puddings Mrs Avents Way', 'Lord Westmorland's Receipt for Dressing a Turtle: 1765', 'Lady Pouletts receipt to Stew Lampreys', 'to Make Mackroons', 'Mrs Stantons Ffriters', 'Mrs Singars Seed Cake', 'To Make Saucidges without Skins', 'To Pott Fish Mrs Morttons way', 'To Make Bacon after the way Whestphaleham', 'A Quaking Puding', 'Mrs Burchards ginger bread', 'Doctr: Goweys Milk watter from his one Daughter given me by Mrs Box', 'To make an unparallel Balsam', 'For the Mange in a Dogg', 'Mrs Harveys Receipt for The Rheumatism', 'Mr. Sawbells Salve for any wound fresh or ulcerous', 'Lilla or Indian Pickle', 'To Make Walnut Catchup An excellent Fish Sauce', 'A Receit Sr. William Stephen Fox Father to Lord Ilcheter who could hardly see to read with spectacles at 60 years of age...', signed Rach Auston, 'For influmation in the Eyes or Decay of Sight'... this receit gave to my Aunt Lockett by Lady Auston', 'some directions proper to be served by persons inoculated for the Small Pox partly taken from Dr: Tipot, Dr. Buchen, Sutton, and from Observations and Experience', etc., written in several good clear hands, several tipped-in manuscript directions, including a note from Dr. Dumaresq to Mrs Elizabeth Phelips, regarding small pox, dated Yeovilton Friday morning June 21, and another similar tipped-in manuscript note form Dr. Dumaresq, dated Yeovilton July 29th 1782, some light soiling, contemporary plain full vellum, rubbed and some marks to covers, remains of ties, lettered in manuscript to spine 'Recipes 1695 Alice Phelips', large folio (36.5 x 23 cm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Attractive and copiously filled late 17th, 18th and early 19th century folio cookery manuscript. According to a later handwritten note (probably by an early 20th century family descendant) tipped-in at the rear of the volume, 'This Book belonged to Alice Molyneux who married John, 6th son of Edward Phelipps of Montacute co. Somerset, Elizabeth Phelipps, who as his second wife married Edward Phelipps of Montacute, Maria Wright, who married Edward Phelipps of Montacute, Anna Aletheia Elizabeth Paget, who married the Revd. William Phelipps of Montacute, Anne daughter of the Revd. Charles Phelipps, who married John Phelipps of Montacute'.

Stamps: GB Special stamp album boxed including unmounted Mint 1929 PUC £1 in Great condition, along with RSW 1948 and commemoratives of the early QEII period; PUC receipt included from 1994.

BRITISH BANKNOTES - The States of Guernsey - The Great War - Twenty Pound ( five consecutive), 2018, Signatory Bethan Haines, serial numbers TG/W 000778 through to TG/W 000782, all about uncirculated to UNC, in original carded information pamphlets and purchase receipt. (5)

A very fine large Tunbridge Ware double tea caddy with a view of Eridge Castle to lid & Holy Trinity Church Tunbridge Wells and butterflies to the front, mid 19th century, of sloping sarcophagus form, the back with cube work panel, the lid opening to reveal precision sliding twin caddy compartments each with intricate butterfly panels and shaped borders to hinged covers, opening to reveal tin paper lining, cut glass mixing bowl, the inner lid with floral vase decoration, raised on four bun supports, original key and working lock, 35.5 x 19.5cm., 21.5cm. high.* Exquisite, comes with original antique shop receipt, dating 15/5/98.

Roberto Coin - An 18k yellow gold fancy link necklace, with T-bar and ring fastening, set with a single ruby, approximately 47cm long, total gross weight approximately 26.7g, boxed with original purchase receipt

Elizabeth Gage - An 18ct yellow gold and green enamel Gemini zodiac tapered templar ring, wire twist wire edges, applied with celestial motifs, ring size N, total gross weight approximately 12.6g, current retail value £4,800, with original purchase receipt from 1995

Russian / Soviet Group of Naval Badges - 'Hero Ships of the Northern Sea Route'. Contained in white plastic display case with original receipt. Conditions generally appear Near Mint overall, contained in an Excellent display case. See photo. 

An Arthur Price silver plated part canteen of cutlery, together with price list, receipt from 1990 for £260, etc., in a mahogany case.