A Victorian coromandel work box/writing slope
The hinged rounded rectangular lid inlaid with brass, mother-of-pearl and abalone enclosing a fitted interior with sewing accoutrements, inkwells and a leather lined writing surface. 26.5 cms wide.

A 19th century mother-of-pearl inset lacquered writing slope
Enclosing a fitted interior above a single drawer. 38 cms wide.

A 19th century boulle work desk blotter
26 cms wide.

A 19th century mother-of-pearl mounted gilt metal casket
Cast overall with scallop shells, C-scrolls, acanthus leaf and floral swags, the interior plush lined. 17 cms wide.

A 19th century silk and needlework decorated knife box
The exterior of serpentine form decorated with floral panels, interior converted. 37 cms high.

A 19th century Killarney ware folding chessboard
The top typically inlaid with sections of trailing flora, shamrocks and two views of ruins, the interior inlaid for backgammon and inscribed Killarney Lakes Arbutus Wodd. 50.5 cms wide.

An extensive Victorian silver mounted gentleman's travelling dressing table set, hallmarked for London 1835, 1844 and 1845, maker's marks of Frances Douglas, Charles Rawlings and William Summers and retailed by David Edwards (died 1848) of 21 King Street, Bloomsbury, manufacturer to Her Majesty
The two fitted lift out trays housed in a brass bound coromandel box with recessed carrying handles and Bramah lock, initialled CBS, possibly for Charles B. Simister. 29.5 cms wide.

A quantity of Masonic Naval Lodge Deputy Master regalia
Comprising: cufflinks, sash, belt buckle and apron, contained in a fitted leather carrying case; together with a quantity of Masonic Supreme Grand Chapter regalia, comprising: three sashes, a boxed gilt metal medal, two aprons and a ritual of the Holy Royal Arch booklet. (Quantity)

Raceform, The Form Book, Flat Racing.
39 Volumes for Seasons 1959-1968, 1970-1979, 1982-1995. (39)

Note: All bearing the label 'From the Library of Lester Piggott' and signed by Lester Piggott.

Irish Racing Calendar, Racing Past and Form.
4 Volumes for the years 1977-1980; Form Book, 2 volumes for 1970-1984; and Trackform (Malaysian Racing Association), 2 volumes for seasons 1976, 1977. (8)

Note: All bearing the label 'From the Library of Lester Piggott' and signed by Lester Piggott.

Racehorses of ......
34 Volumes for years 1954, 1957, 1959-1987, 1990 and 1992 (years 1977 and 1985 duplicated); and Winners for 1950 by Meyrick Good and John Betts. (35)

Note: All bearing the label 'From the Library of Lester Piggott' and signed by Lester Piggott

Horses in Training
43 Volumes for years 1956, 1960-1961, 1964-1980, 1982-1986, 1991-1993 and 1996-2011; and General Stud Book, 2 volumes for year 1989 (parts I and II).

Note: All bearing the label 'From the Library of Lester Piggott' and signed by Lester Piggott

The Turf Directory
3 volumes for years 1992, 1993 and 1995; and The Directory of The Turf, 6 volumes for years 1990, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006; and a quantity of official guides and reviews.

Note: All bearing the label 'From the Library of Lester Piggott' and signed by Lester Piggott

Comptes Rendus des Courses Plates
14 Volumes for years 1966-1978 (1978 duplicated).

Note: All bearing the label 'From the Library of Lester Piggott' and signed by Lester Piggott

Books Belonging to the Late Charlotte 'Lotty' Dickson (Surry-based owner and breeder, best known for the racehorse Golden Rod)

A quantity of books relating predominantly to horse and horseracing
Some inscribed and signed by racing personalities. (Quantity)

Thirteen volumes of The Art Journal
Published by J.S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, 1884-1900, in gilt tooled leather bindings. (13)

A Great War and Second World War DSO group of twelve awarded to Commander Richard Lloyd Hamer, later Captain (retired) (1884-1951)
Comprising: Distinguished Service Order for Highly Successful Command and Leadership During Active Operations, Naval General Service Medal (1915 NGSM) with Persian Gulf 1909-1914 clasp for Operations Against Pirates, Gun Runners and Slavers, 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Order of the Nile with Officer ribbon bar by Lattes of Cairo, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 clasp, Italy Star, War Medal 1939-1945, and Royal Humane Society Successful Rescue small medal; The Naval General Service Medal inscribed Lieut Com RL Hamer RN HMS Swiftsure, the 1914-15 Star inscribed Flag Lt Commr RL Hamer RN, the British War Medal inscribed Commr RL Hamer RN, the Victory Medal inscribed Commr RL Hamer RN, and The Royal Humane Society Successful Rescue Small Medal inscribed Commdr RL Hamer RN and dated 14th February 1920.

Note: Commander Hamer was awarded his DSO on the 3rd December 1940 for courage and resource in successful attacks on enemy submarines when Captain (retired) commander of HMS Bulolo, an armed merchant cruiser, between 15th October 1940 to 20th December 1943.

A Second World War group of five, awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Richard Hamer
Comprising: 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star (Atlantic), Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945 with oak leaf clasp and George VI issue General Service Medal (1918 GSM) with Palestine 1945-48 clasp, the General Service Medal inscribed Major JR Hamer R Sigs; together with a set of miniatures.

A George VI Indian General Service Medal with North West Frontier 1936-37 clasp awarded to Sgln. W. Leach, Royal Signals
Together with a letter of commendation; a Royal Corps Signals cap badge; and two Royal Corps Signals Association booklets. (Quantity)

Four miniature medals/orders
Variously decorated with enamel work and set with diamond chips and other gemstones. (4)

A 19th century Naval Officers sword
The decorated unsigned blade with folding brass hilt guard, wire bound shagreen grip and lion mask pommel, the leather scabbard gilt metal mounted. 94 cms long overall.

A George V Infantry Officers sword and scabbard
The numbered Wilkinson blade with pierced guard and wire bound shagreen grip, the scabbard leather. 100 cms long overall.

An 18th century Scottish basket hilt claymore
The blade engraved with a wolf. 93 cms long.

A Victorian military silver mounted leather shoulder cross belt and pouch, hallmarked Birmingham, maker's mark of Joseph Jennens & Co., date letter indistinct
The belt fronted with silver lace and fittings, the pouch applied with Royal cypher; together with a leather cased hip flask; leather sword fitting; and a quantity of various military buttons, badges, patches and buckles.

NINA ROTHNEY (1877-1970) British
Portrait miniature of Sally
Oil on board, in gilt metal frame
Inscribed Sally by Nina Rothney, 1903, oil on board to verso
6.5 x 8.5 cms, oval

No lot.

No lot.

A pair of 17th/18th century Continental carved oak carved panels
Decorated with profile portraits of a couple. 20 cms wide. (2)

CONTINENTAL SCHOOL (18th/19th century)
St. Sebastian
Carved and polychrome decorated softwood figure
21.5 cms high

CONTINENTAL SCHOOL (18th/19th century)
The Madonna
Carved boxwood, standing on a later rosewood plinth base

A 19th century Continental white metal crucifixion group
Modelled as Jesus on the cross flanked by praying angels, standing on a spreading stepped base, inscribed Jseu Salvatore Mundi, heightened with gilt decoration. 33 cms high.

A 19th century bronze figure of a young girl
Standing before a crucifix, modelled pointing to a heart on her chest, standing on a rocky outcrop flanked by cherubs. 16 cms high.

After the Antique (18th century)
A Figure of a Scantily Clad Maiden
Bronze, standing on a later red marble plinth base
16 cms high

After the Antique (19th century)
Narcisus
Bronze,
Signed JN Hmodio Napoli
40 cms high.

A 19th century Grant Tour Sienna marble model of a ruin
Formed as three capital headed Corinthian columns, standing on a black slate base. 34.5 cms high.

A 19th century Grand Tour bronze obelisk
Inscribed with hieroglyphics, standing on a marble plinth base with pierced bronze gallery. 43 cms high.

BRITISH SCHOOL (20th century)
Female Bust in Profile
Bronze, standing on a hardwood plinth base
40 cms high

A bronze bust of a young girl
Standing on a shaped oak plinth base. 15 cms high.

CHARLES RAPHAEL PEYRE (1872-1949) French
An Art Deco Group Modelled as Dancers
Bronze and ivory, standing on a shaped alabaster and rouge marble plinth base
Signed
52 cms high

An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure
Formed as a young lady holding a parasol and a fan, standing on a chamfered alabaster base, signed Marquet and stamped 7419. 19.5 cms high.

A 19th century bronze figure of a putto
Typically modelled, standing on a plinth base. 32 cms high.

A plaster cast figure of a reclining putto, probably after the Antique
11 cms long.

A pair of 19th century ormolu figural sweetmeats
One formed as a boy holding a bunch of grapes and a basket, the other a girl holding a rose and a basket. The former 16 cms high. (2)

A late 19th/early 20th century Bergman Austrian cold painted bronze figure
Formed as an Arab kneeling to pray on a prayer mat, the figure and the underside of the carpet stamped with a vase enclosing a B, the figure also stamped 2082 Geschutz. 14.5 cms long.

A cold painted bronze figure of a kangaroo, possibly Bergman
10 cms high.

An Austrian cold painted bronze model of a dog, possibly a Great Dane
Modelled with a collar and laying on all fours. 18 cms long.

A bronze animalier group
Depicting two foxes, on a black variegated marble base. 55 cms wide.

An 18th century brass mounted leather porter's tally
The punched leather with applied brass plaque inscribed WM Goff, Fellowship, Porter Feb. 27th 1770 WK above an armorial; together with a book The Porters of London, Walter M. Stern. The former 19 cms high. (2)

A 19th century cast iron boot scraper
Formed as a pug dog. 34 cms wide.

A pair of 18th century gun metal candlesticks
Of typical form. 23 cms high. (2)