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Of Vietnam War interest, a curious collection of 11 South Vietnamese dolls in military costume contained in a presentation case 47cm h x 122cm w x 19cm d, accompanied by a letter from the Republic of Vietnam Embassy dated 24th April 1975, addressed to a Major L F Wooler reading "Dear Leslie, I have been instructed by our Government to confirm that you are now the owner of the 11 Vietnamese dolls, these as you know were commissioned by our Late President Ngo Dinh Diem as a present for The United States President J.F. Kennedy. The dolls were never presented as both Presidents were assassinated within weeks of each other. Signed by Pham D. Lam Ambassador. Together with Sotheby's catalogue dated 17th March 1981 showing the catalogue entry and purchase price of 480 pounds
SOLD FOR £700
Of Vietnam War interest, a curious collection of 11 South Vietnamese dolls in military costume contained in a presentation case 47cm h x 122cm w x 19cm d, accompanied by a letter from the Republic of Vietnam Embassy dated 24th April 1975, addressed to a Major L F Wooler reading "Dear Leslie, I have been instructed by our Government to confirm that you are now the owner of the 11 Vietnamese dolls, these as you know were commissioned by our Late President Ngo Dinh Diem as a present for The United States President J.F. Kennedy. The dolls were never presented as both Presidents were assassinated within weeks of each other. Signed by Pham D. Lam Ambassador. Together with Sotheby's catalogue dated 17th March 1981 showing the catalogue entry and purchase price of 480 pounds
A typed compliment letter from Rudyard Kipling with enclosed signature dated December 1935, together with signed compliment card from Sir John Betjeman
SOLD FOR £65
A typed compliment letter from Rudyard Kipling with enclosed signature dated December 1935, together with signed compliment card from Sir John Betjeman
Dickens Charles, "Dickens Works" in 14 volumes London Chapman & Hall, 3/4 bound in Morocco with marble boards and gilt spines, 8vo. , circa 1890's
SOLD FOR £70
Dickens Charles, "Dickens Works" in 14 volumes London Chapman & Hall, 3/4 bound in Morocco with marble boards and gilt spines, 8vo. , circa 1890's
Shakespeare William, "The Temple Shakespeare" 40 volumes London J M Dent, 4th edition 1895, bound in red cloth with gilt spines in fitted mahogany 3 tier bookcase, 49cm h x 21cm w x 11cm d
SOLD FOR £700
Shakespeare William, "The Temple Shakespeare" 40 volumes London J M Dent, 4th edition 1895, bound in red cloth with gilt spines in fitted mahogany 3 tier bookcase, 49cm h x 21cm w x 11cm d
Brunhoff Jean de, a collection of 7 1930/40's Babar books to include "The Story of Babar" 1934, "Babar The King" 1936, "Babar's Friend Zephir" 1937, "Babar at Home" 1938, "Babar and That Rascal Arthur" 1948, "Babar's Travels" 1935, "Babar and Father Christmas" 1940
SOLD FOR £110
Brunhoff Jean de, a collection of 7 1930/40's Babar books to include "The Story of Babar" 1934, "Babar The King" 1936, "Babar's Friend Zephir" 1937, "Babar at Home" 1938, "Babar and That Rascal Arthur" 1948, "Babar's Travels" 1935, "Babar and Father Christmas" 1940
A Continental white metal coin set pill box, 5 others and a napkin ring, 173 grams
SOLD FOR £90
A Continental white metal coin set pill box, 5 others and a napkin ring, 173 grams
A silver engine turned cigarette case Sheffield 1930, a pocket knife, 2 mustards, a fork and spoon, weighable silver 136 grams
SOLD FOR £95
A silver engine turned cigarette case Sheffield 1930, a pocket knife, 2 mustards, a fork and spoon, weighable silver 136 grams
A silver cigarette box Birmingham 1924, 9.5cm, a pair of silver spill vases 13cm and a plated cigarette box
SOLD FOR £160
A silver cigarette box Birmingham 1924, 9.5cm, a pair of silver spill vases 13cm and a plated cigarette box
An Edwardian silver 3 piece tea set with ebony mounts and beaded decoration on scroll feet Sheffield 1905/06 and 07, gross weight 718 grams
SOLD FOR £260
An Edwardian silver 3 piece tea set with ebony mounts and beaded decoration on scroll feet Sheffield 1905/06 and 07, gross weight 718 grams
A set of 6 Art Deco silver and enamelled coffee spoons and sugar nips Birmingham 1931, maker Bernard Instone, 82 grams
SOLD FOR £150
A set of 6 Art Deco silver and enamelled coffee spoons and sugar nips Birmingham 1931, maker Bernard Instone, 82 grams
A George V silver mounted cased manicure set with engine turned decoration Birmingham 1911 (both pairs of scissors are replaced)
SOLD FOR £60
A George V silver mounted cased manicure set with engine turned decoration Birmingham 1911 (both pairs of scissors are replaced)
A circular silver dish with scallop decoration Sheffield 1932, toast rack Sheffield 1918 and a pierced stand Birmingham 1929, 282 grams gross
SOLD FOR £100
A circular silver dish with scallop decoration Sheffield 1932, toast rack Sheffield 1918 and a pierced stand Birmingham 1929, 282 grams gross
A silver mounted Mr Punch rattle Birmingham 1936, 3 other rattles
SOLD FOR £100
A silver mounted Mr Punch rattle Birmingham 1936, 3 other rattles
An Edwardian repousse silver rattle Birmingham 1907, a ditto Birmingham 1914 and 1 other
SOLD FOR £110
An Edwardian repousse silver rattle Birmingham 1907, a ditto Birmingham 1914 and 1 other
An octagonal silver nut dish London 1936, 5 spoons and a pair of sugar nips, 172 grams
SOLD FOR £65
An octagonal silver nut dish London 1936, 5 spoons and a pair of sugar nips, 172 grams
A silver salver with Chippendale rim and presentation inscription Birmingham 1938 21cm, 447 grams
SOLD FOR £180
A silver salver with Chippendale rim and presentation inscription Birmingham 1938 21cm, 447 grams
A silver Armada dish with presentation inscription, London 1987, 287 grams, 18.5cm
SOLD FOR £110
A silver Armada dish with presentation inscription, London 1987, 287 grams, 18.5cm
A Victorian engraved silver mounted aide memoir Birmingham 1894, engraved monogram
SOLD FOR £75
A Victorian engraved silver mounted aide memoir Birmingham 1894, engraved monogram
A Victorian silver trophy cup with presentation inscription, London 1899, 15.5cm, 319 grams on a wooden socle base
SOLD FOR £120
A Victorian silver trophy cup with presentation inscription, London 1899, 15.5cm, 319 grams on a wooden socle base
A silver circular salver with engraved presentation inscription Sheffield 1926, 23cm, 445 grams
SOLD FOR £160
A silver circular salver with engraved presentation inscription Sheffield 1926, 23cm, 445 grams
A repousse silver card case with scroll decoration Chester 1912, 10cm, 53 grams
SOLD FOR £90
A repousse silver card case with scroll decoration Chester 1912, 10cm, 53 grams
A Dutch silver beaker 7cm, a ditto 8cm, 171 grams
SOLD FOR £55
A Dutch silver beaker 7cm, a ditto 8cm, 171 grams
A rectangular silver engine turned cigarette box with engraved monogram and inscription dated 1916, hallmarked London 1913, 16.5cm
SOLD FOR £55
A rectangular silver engine turned cigarette box with engraved monogram and inscription dated 1916, hallmarked London 1913, 16.5cm
A cut glass silver mounted ewer with scroll handle Birmingham 1867, 25cm
SOLD FOR £220
A cut glass silver mounted ewer with scroll handle Birmingham 1867, 25cm
A Victorian silver mounted double ended tapered hunting flask London 1877, 23.5cm, in original fitted leather case
SOLD FOR £260
A Victorian silver mounted double ended tapered hunting flask London 1877, 23.5cm, in original fitted leather case