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A collection of Barnes Wallis' lecture slides mainly about Airships and Aircraft in fitted numbered wooden boxes (106 slides, in 3 boxes)
Box H, mainly aircraft, 36 slides 
Slides 1-6 Geodetic structure, Aircraft wheel, viaduct architecture, miscellaneous 
Slides 8-10 Photos of cracks in materials 
Slides 12-17 Photos of aircraft, cutaways of Wellington to show structure 
Slides 19-21 Photos, seagull in flight, ballistics, jet engine 
Slides 35-43 Photos of prototype jet-propelled bomb? 
Slides 45-50 Photos of model aircraft and construction of stratospheric chamber 

Small Box O, 22 slides (5 slides cracked) 
Starting at piece of paper which says "Start Here"
7 world or regional maps, 1 table about trade, 3 photos of R100 (2 interior, 1 exterior; damaged), 2 tables and 6 photos related to flight testing (normal and hypersonic), 3 diagrams of swing-wing Swallow 

Box V, Airships, miscellaneous, 48 slides (1 slide broken) 
Slide 1 1919 drawing of Airship for England New Zealand travel 
Slide 2 Photo of mystery item (1920s?) 
Slides 4-30 Photos of manufacture of airship R100 (one drawing)
Slides 31-36 Photos of R100 in flight 
Slides 38-39 Drawings of 1919 airship 
Slides 40-42 b/w copies of paintings of 1919 in flight and mooring to ship 
Slides 43-45 Photos of cabins slung below airship (1920?) 
Slides 46-50 Miscellaneous
SOLD FOR £420
A collection of Barnes Wallis' lecture slides mainly about Airships and Aircraft in fitted numbered wooden boxes (106 slides, in 3 boxes) Box H, mainly aircraft, 36 slides Slides 1-6 Geodetic structure, Aircraft wheel, viaduct architecture, miscellaneous Slides 8-10 Photos of cracks in materials Slides 12-17 Photos of aircraft, cutaways of Wellington to show structure Slides 19-21 Photos, seagull in flight, ballistics, jet engine Slides 35-43 Photos of prototype jet-propelled bomb? Slides 45-50 Photos of model aircraft and construction of stratospheric chamber Small Box O, 22 slides (5 slides cracked) Starting at piece of paper which says "Start Here" 7 world or regional maps, 1 table about trade, 3 photos of R100 (2 interior, 1 exterior; damaged), 2 tables and 6 photos related to flight testing (normal and hypersonic), 3 diagrams of swing-wing Swallow Box V, Airships, miscellaneous, 48 slides (1 slide broken) Slide 1 1919 drawing of Airship for England New Zealand travel Slide 2 Photo of mystery item (1920s?) Slides 4-30 Photos of manufacture of airship R100 (one drawing) Slides 31-36 Photos of R100 in flight Slides 38-39 Drawings of 1919 airship Slides 40-42 b/w copies of paintings of 1919 in flight and mooring to ship Slides 43-45 Photos of cabins slung below airship (1920?) Slides 46-50 Miscellaneous

A collection of Barnes Wallis' lecture slides mainly about Radio telescopes and Wallis' Interests in fitted numbered wooden boxes (114 slides, in 3 boxes) 
Small Box R, Misc. Formulae, 25 slides 
Graphs, tables and photos showing the results of tests on duralumin, aluminium and other metals 

Box T, Miscellaneous, 48 slides
Slides 1-6 Microscopic cross-sections of materials. 
Slides 7-14 Manufacture of mystery cylinders. 
Slides 15-21 Radio telescopes, mainly photos, 1 design. 
Slides 22-29 Architecture: photo of the Pantheon, plans of church rooves and domes. 
Slides 30-34 Architecture: photos of a bridge, photo of a chiming clock. 
Slides 36-42 Miscellaneous. 
Slides 44-50 Lines of poetry and sayings. 

Box X, Personal (Sir Barnes Wallis), 39 slides 
Back group -  Five slides of old architecture. 
Middle group - 18 slides of ancient/old architecture. 
Front group - 10 slides of old/modern architecture and 18th century sailing ships. Three slides of architectural ground plans. Four slides of children's swings, slide, roundabout. Two other slides.
SOLD FOR £340
A collection of Barnes Wallis' lecture slides mainly about Radio telescopes and Wallis' Interests in fitted numbered wooden boxes (114 slides, in 3 boxes) Small Box R, Misc. Formulae, 25 slides Graphs, tables and photos showing the results of tests on duralumin, aluminium and other metals Box T, Miscellaneous, 48 slides Slides 1-6 Microscopic cross-sections of materials. Slides 7-14 Manufacture of mystery cylinders. Slides 15-21 Radio telescopes, mainly photos, 1 design. Slides 22-29 Architecture: photo of the Pantheon, plans of church rooves and domes. Slides 30-34 Architecture: photos of a bridge, photo of a chiming clock. Slides 36-42 Miscellaneous. Slides 44-50 Lines of poetry and sayings. Box X, Personal (Sir Barnes Wallis), 39 slides Back group - Five slides of old architecture. Middle group - 18 slides of ancient/old architecture. Front group - 10 slides of old/modern architecture and 18th century sailing ships. Three slides of architectural ground plans. Four slides of children's swings, slide, roundabout. Two other slides.

4 vols.  Engineering volumes to include Pippard, A.J.S. The Experimental Study of Structures 1947, 8vo, 114pp. blue cloth, white lettering with dust cover, marked B.N. Wallis From the author 1947 to endpaper.   Hunsaker Engineering Applications of Fluid Mechanics 1947, 8vo, 494pp. green cloth, gilt lettering,  initialled B.N.W. to endpaper.   Churchill Modern Operation of Mathematics in Engineering 1944, 8vo, 306pp. black cloth, gilt lettering, signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper and Fairhurst Arch Design Simplified 1945, 8vo, 61pp blue cloth, gilt lettering, initialled B.N.W 1946 to endpaper
SOLD FOR £100
4 vols. Engineering volumes to include Pippard, A.J.S. The Experimental Study of Structures 1947, 8vo, 114pp. blue cloth, white lettering with dust cover, marked B.N. Wallis From the author 1947 to endpaper. Hunsaker Engineering Applications of Fluid Mechanics 1947, 8vo, 494pp. green cloth, gilt lettering, initialled B.N.W. to endpaper. Churchill Modern Operation of Mathematics in Engineering 1944, 8vo, 306pp. black cloth, gilt lettering, signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper and Fairhurst Arch Design Simplified 1945, 8vo, 61pp blue cloth, gilt lettering, initialled B.N.W 1946 to endpaper

A 1930's Queen Anne style arched plate dressing table mirror, the base in the form of a bureau with fall front revealing a fitted interior with pigeon holes and drawers above 1 long drawer, raised on bun feet 81cm h x 48cm w x 25cm d
SOLD FOR £90
A 1930's Queen Anne style arched plate dressing table mirror, the base in the form of a bureau with fall front revealing a fitted interior with pigeon holes and drawers above 1 long drawer, raised on bun feet 81cm h x 48cm w x 25cm d

In the manner of Coalbrookdale, an impressive Victorian pierced cast iron hall stand, the raised arched back surmounted by a figure of a dove with garlands and with arched plate mirror to the centre behind 3 rails, having a D shaped marble base, the base fitted a drawer with stick stand to the side 204cm h x 81cm w x 42cm d
SOLD FOR £490
In the manner of Coalbrookdale, an impressive Victorian pierced cast iron hall stand, the raised arched back surmounted by a figure of a dove with garlands and with arched plate mirror to the centre behind 3 rails, having a D shaped marble base, the base fitted a drawer with stick stand to the side 204cm h x 81cm w x 42cm d

A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase, the upper section with moulded cornice, the interior fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by arch panelled doors, the base with secretaire drawer fitted pigeon holes and 2 short drawers, above double cupboard enclosed by pair of panelled doors 243cm h x 98cm w x 47cm d
SOLD FOR £220
A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase, the upper section with moulded cornice, the interior fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by arch panelled doors, the base with secretaire drawer fitted pigeon holes and 2 short drawers, above double cupboard enclosed by pair of panelled doors 243cm h x 98cm w x 47cm d

A Victorian bleached mahogany buffet supported by turned columns, the raised top fitted 2 drawers, the base enclosed by pair of carved, arched panelled doors, raised on bun feet 96cm h x 109cm w x 50cm d
SOLD FOR £170
A Victorian bleached mahogany buffet supported by turned columns, the raised top fitted 2 drawers, the base enclosed by pair of carved, arched panelled doors, raised on bun feet 96cm h x 109cm w x 50cm d

A Victorian bleached mahogany chiffonier with arch shaped back, fitted 2 drawers above a double cupboard enclosed by panelled doors, raised on a platform base 129cm h x 120cm w x 47cm d
SOLD FOR £70
A Victorian bleached mahogany chiffonier with arch shaped back, fitted 2 drawers above a double cupboard enclosed by panelled doors, raised on a platform base 129cm h x 120cm w x 47cm d

A Regency mahogany chiffonier, the raised back fitted a shelf, fitted a drawer above cupboard enclosed by a pair of arched panelled doors, raised on a platform base 119cm h x 78cm w x 37cm d
SOLD FOR £85
A Regency mahogany chiffonier, the raised back fitted a shelf, fitted a drawer above cupboard enclosed by a pair of arched panelled doors, raised on a platform base 119cm h x 78cm w x 37cm d

A 19th Century rectangular plate mirror contained in a gilt painted plaster and hardwood arch shaped frame 48cm x 40cm
SOLD FOR £180
A 19th Century rectangular plate mirror contained in a gilt painted plaster and hardwood arch shaped frame 48cm x 40cm

Lalique, a car mascot "The Archer" the base numbered 1126 and marked R LALIQUE FRANCE, 12cm
SOLD FOR £1000
Lalique, a car mascot "The Archer" the base numbered 1126 and marked R LALIQUE FRANCE, 12cm

**Arthur James Wilson (British, 1905-1994) "Archway Cottage" (probably Clovelly), 20th century oil on board, signed recto, titled label verso, 39cm x 49cm, within a gilt frame. **Please note Artists Resale Rights may be payable upon this lot
SOLD FOR £70
**Arthur James Wilson (British, 1905-1994) "Archway Cottage" (probably Clovelly), 20th century oil on board, signed recto, titled label verso, 39cm x 49cm, within a gilt frame. **Please note Artists Resale Rights may be payable upon this lot

A Milton Shield, by Elkington & Co, after Morel Ladeuil (1820-1888), the electroplated shield of oval form with rope twist border, the panels embossed with scenes from "Paradise Lost", the central plaque depicting the Archangel Raphael telling Adam and Eve of the war in heaven, engraved "Morel Ladeuil Fecit 1866 Elkington & Co", approx 84.5cm x 64.5cm
SOLD FOR £1800
A Milton Shield, by Elkington & Co, after Morel Ladeuil (1820-1888), the electroplated shield of oval form with rope twist border, the panels embossed with scenes from "Paradise Lost", the central plaque depicting the Archangel Raphael telling Adam and Eve of the war in heaven, engraved "Morel Ladeuil Fecit 1866 Elkington & Co", approx 84.5cm x 64.5cm

A collection of 36 Franklyn Mint first day covers commemorating The International Society of Postmasters dated late 1970's, each with a Sterling silver commemorative medallion, all contained in a gilt and cloth bound lever arch file
SOLD FOR £680
A collection of 36 Franklyn Mint first day covers commemorating The International Society of Postmasters dated late 1970's, each with a Sterling silver commemorative medallion, all contained in a gilt and cloth bound lever arch file

An 8 day striking longcase clock, the 30cm arched gilt and silvered dial marked Robt Higgs London, (Robert Higgs), with chime on bell or Cambridge chime dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary second hand and calendar aperture, striking on 8 bells and 4 gongs, contained in a later mahogany case 263cm, complete with pendulum, key and 3 weights
SOLD FOR £620
An 8 day striking longcase clock, the 30cm arched gilt and silvered dial marked Robt Higgs London, (Robert Higgs), with chime on bell or Cambridge chime dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary second hand and calendar aperture, striking on 8 bells and 4 gongs, contained in a later mahogany case 263cm, complete with pendulum, key and 3 weights

A Victorian arched glass dome on ebonised base 37cm x 22cm x 10cm
SOLD FOR £60
A Victorian arched glass dome on ebonised base 37cm x 22cm x 10cm

A rectangular Mexican 925 silver and blue enamelled trinket box with hinged lid 4cm, circular ditto with mother of pearl lid 3cm, an Israeli arch shaped box with hinged lid 3cm and an oval box set turquoise 3cm
SOLD FOR £55
A rectangular Mexican 925 silver and blue enamelled trinket box with hinged lid 4cm, circular ditto with mother of pearl lid 3cm, an Israeli arch shaped box with hinged lid 3cm and an oval box set turquoise 3cm

An arch shaped silver perpetual calendar Birmingham 1927 by Wilmot Manufacturing Company 6cm x 9cm x 4cm
SOLD FOR £100
An arch shaped silver perpetual calendar Birmingham 1927 by Wilmot Manufacturing Company 6cm x 9cm x 4cm

Masonic, a silver gilt and enamelled Founders jewel, St Lawrence Lodge, no. 7227, founding steward, a silver Royal Arch Chapter Principals breast jewel and a silver Royal Ark breast jewel, 58.4 grams  gross including ribbons
SOLD FOR £65
Masonic, a silver gilt and enamelled Founders jewel, St Lawrence Lodge, no. 7227, founding steward, a silver Royal Arch Chapter Principals breast jewel and a silver Royal Ark breast jewel, 58.4 grams gross including ribbons

Klaftenberger Regent Street, a Victorian 8 day striking grand sonnerie bracket clock with 22cm gilt arched dial, slow/fast indicator, chime/silent indicator, silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals, striking on 8 bells and 1 gong, with unsigned back plate, contained in an arched mahogany case with brass handle to the top, raised on bracket feet 48cm h x 35cm w x 25cm d, complete with pendulum and key and wall mounting bracket
SOLD FOR £480
Klaftenberger Regent Street, a Victorian 8 day striking grand sonnerie bracket clock with 22cm gilt arched dial, slow/fast indicator, chime/silent indicator, silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals, striking on 8 bells and 1 gong, with unsigned back plate, contained in an arched mahogany case with brass handle to the top, raised on bracket feet 48cm h x 35cm w x 25cm d, complete with pendulum and key and wall mounting bracket

A Queen Anne style arched bevelled plate dressing table mirror, contained in a mahogany swing frame, the shaped base fitted 3 drawers, raised on bracket feet 63cm h x 42cm w x 21cm d
SOLD FOR £80
A Queen Anne style arched bevelled plate dressing table mirror, contained in a mahogany swing frame, the shaped base fitted 3 drawers, raised on bracket feet 63cm h x 42cm w x 21cm d

Hamberg American Clock Company, a 1920's chiming granddaughter clock with 17cm arched dial, silvered chapter ring, contained in a black lacquered chinoiserie style case decorated figures, on bracket feet 132cm h x 27cm w x 19cm d, complete with pendulum and key
SOLD FOR £340
Hamberg American Clock Company, a 1920's chiming granddaughter clock with 17cm arched dial, silvered chapter ring, contained in a black lacquered chinoiserie style case decorated figures, on bracket feet 132cm h x 27cm w x 19cm d, complete with pendulum and key

A collection of 35 Franklyn Mint first day covers commemorating The International Society of Postmasters dated late 1970's, each with a Sterling silver commemorative medallion, all contained in a gilt and cloth bound lever arch file
SOLD FOR £680
A collection of 35 Franklyn Mint first day covers commemorating The International Society of Postmasters dated late 1970's, each with a Sterling silver commemorative medallion, all contained in a gilt and cloth bound lever arch file

A Georgian style, striking on gong, bracket clock with 17cm enamelled dial, Roman numerals, contained in an arch shaped inlaid mahogany case 32cm h x 26cm w x 17cm d
SOLD FOR £60
A Georgian style, striking on gong, bracket clock with 17cm enamelled dial, Roman numerals, contained in an arch shaped inlaid mahogany case 32cm h x 26cm w x 17cm d

A Victorian mahogany bookcase on cabinet with moulded cornice, fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by arched panelled doors, the base fitted 2 secret drawers above cupboard enclosed by panelled door 201cm h x 120cm w x 45cm d
SOLD FOR £130
A Victorian mahogany bookcase on cabinet with moulded cornice, fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by arched panelled doors, the base fitted 2 secret drawers above cupboard enclosed by panelled door 201cm h x 120cm w x 45cm d