Staceys Auction

Catalogue

Mon 17th Aug 2015: 20150810

An antique table lighter in the form of a leather riding boot.

An antique table lighter in the form of a leather riding boot.

Lot number: 570

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A resin bust of a female figure, her head turned to one side and raised on a decorative floral base.

A resin bust of a female figure, her head turned to one side and raised on a decorative floral base.

Lot number: 571

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An ebony desk set surmounted with five figures of elephants.

An ebony desk set surmounted with five figures of elephants.

Lot number: 572

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A cased pair of J..H. Steward ivory and brass opera glasses

A cased pair of J..H. Steward ivory and brass opera glasses

Lot number: 573

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An ivory cruet set

An ivory cruet set

Lot number: 574

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A cased pair of Aitchison mother of pearl opera glasses

A cased pair of Aitchison mother of pearl opera glasses

Lot number: 575

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A gilt metal table lamp in the form of a cherub and raised on a squared white marble base.

A gilt metal table lamp in the form of a cherub and raised on a squared white marble base.

Lot number: 576

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A good quality carved 19th Century cameo shell depicting Grecian lady in chariot pulled by two swans, with female attendant and two cherubs

A good quality carved 19th Century cameo shell depicting Grecian lady in chariot pulled by two swans, with female attendant and two cherubs

Lot number: 577

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A finely painted miniature of a Victorian gent with moustache in gilt oval frame an in a fitted leather case

A finely painted miniature of a Victorian gent with moustache in gilt oval frame an in a fitted leather case

Lot number: 578

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A 19th Century ceremonial whip for side by side pair of horses as used by State coaches etc whip with long silver plated handle with chain and flat leather whip

A 19th Century ceremonial whip for side by side pair of horses as used by State coaches etc whip with long silver plated handle with chain and flat leather whip

Lot number: 579

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An interesting silver gilt and enamel filagree bird ornament, marked 925

An interesting silver gilt and enamel filagree bird ornament, marked 925

Lot number: 580

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A simulated bronze figure of a young girl 'Atala'.

A simulated bronze figure of a young girl 'Atala'.

Lot number: 581

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Alfred G Vanderbilt,a rare and superbly presented booklet containing 19 photographic cards depicting the multi millionaire's coach and horses on it's journey from London to Brighton in 1914.The coach named ''Venture'' was on its seventh and what was to become its last journey for the famous American businessman and sportsman who,in 1915,was on the RMS Lusitania when it was sunk by a German U Boat.Famously Vanderbilt,a non swimmer,gave his life jacket to a woman passenger.The cards are in chronological order and presented in a red suede cover with silver colour embossed detail to one corner ''Venture London to Brighton 1914'' also containing his card

Alfred G Vanderbilt,a rare and superbly presented booklet containing 19 photographic cards depicting the multi millionaire's coach and horses on it's journey from London to Brighton in 1914.The coach named ''Venture'' was on its seventh and what was to become its last journey for the famous American businessman and sportsman who,in 1915,was on the RMS Lusitania when it was sunk by a German U Boat.Famously Vanderbilt,a non swimmer,gave his life jacket to a woman passenger.The cards are in chronological order and presented in a red suede cover with silver colour embossed detail to one corner ''Venture London to Brighton 1914'' also containing his card

Lot number: 582

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An antique miniature wooden desk cabinet or box of First World War interest having an image in black of a striding British sailor carrying the head of the Kaiser with the caption ''Victory 1918''.The box has a hinged lid opening to reveal a sunken recess and also has a separate drawer

An antique miniature wooden desk cabinet or box of First World War interest having an image in black of a striding British sailor carrying the head of the Kaiser with the caption ''Victory 1918''.The box has a hinged lid opening to reveal a sunken recess and also has a separate drawer

Lot number: 583

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Military and Castle Howard interest,Lieutenant Colonel Seccombe's Army and Navy ''Birthday Book With Illustrations for Every Day and Month'' published by George Routledge and Sons and having original leather boards and containing numerous illustrations including a number of full page colour examples of military subjects.Interestingly there is an inscription ''Michael Howard from his fond Mother Castle Howard,May 10 1984''

Military and Castle Howard interest,Lieutenant Colonel Seccombe's Army and Navy ''Birthday Book With Illustrations for Every Day and Month'' published by George Routledge and Sons and having original leather boards and containing numerous illustrations including a number of full page colour examples of military subjects.Interestingly there is an inscription ''Michael Howard from his fond Mother Castle Howard,May 10 1984''

Lot number: 584

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An interesting and unusual continental early 19th Century painted and carved wooden box. Hand decorated in 17th Century style, the rectangular hinged lid enclosing a well fitted interior with compartments and drawers

An interesting and unusual continental early 19th Century painted and carved wooden box. Hand decorated in 17th Century style, the rectangular hinged lid enclosing a well fitted interior with compartments and drawers

Lot number: 585

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