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Englische Park. English Park. Parc Anglais.
Germany, c. 1820. Game or toy. Box 195 x 245 mm., board 350 x 455 mm. and 56 of 58 pieces, all hand coloured cut out shapes> the board a little grubby, the label badly browned and worn, the box lid split in two. The colours on the individual pieces still nice and bright. I have been unable to trace another copy. A most attractive 3 dimensional perspective construction toy, the board with slots running horizontally to insert the numbered pieces into their correct place> the slots very tight so I have been unwilling to press the pieces into place in case of damage. Some of the numbers have worn off the pieces so it is not clear where they fit, and without a key it has not been possible to establish which pieces might be lacking.
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GBP 3192.00 [Appr.: EURO 3747 US$ 4080.56 | JP¥ 634569]
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Events From English History.
William Peacock, c. 1857. Dissected puzzle, or jigsaw, 315 x 500 mm. lacking three lugs but otherwise complete with the hand colouring still bright. The final scene shows the Siege of Sebastopol [Sevastopol] 1854-5 during the Crimean War.
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GBP 425.60 [Appr.: EURO 499.75 US$ 544.07 | JP¥ 84609]
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Menagerie Grand Parade> 26 Animals from A to Z.
Chad Valley, c. 1930. An uncommon alphabet block game, with each animal fitting into its own cage> lacking the two pull along wooden trucks but all blocks and animals present. The bars on a couple of cages missing, or loose> the alligator preparing to escape. The original box is split and lacks one of the lid sides.
Michael S. Kemp - BooksellerProfessional sellerBook number: 45450
GBP 504.00 [Appr.: EURO 591.75 US$ 644.3 | JP¥ 100195]
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[Game] A Voyage Round the World. The World on Mercator's Projection.
John Betts, c. 1852. 515 x 865 mm. This hand coloured map game leads players through 53 locations throughout the World, starting and finishing from London. Dissected in 24 sections and backed in linen, the map folds into the original purple cloth-covered boards with embossing and a printed paper label on front cover. Slight wear. No locations listed and no records in commerce found. One of three similar games issued by John Betts in the 1850s, all are uncommon and this one unrecorded in both institutions or commerce.
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GBP 1400.00 [Appr.: EURO 1643.5 US$ 1789.72 | JP¥ 278320]
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A Substantial Hand-Made Perpetual Calendar.
Odstock, Withsire: James Davis, 1821. A large hand made and drawn perpetual calendar in pencil, pen and ink, and watercolour, 490 x 380 mm. paper, mounted on board with wooden mechanical levers to the verso: in a modern frame. The years column has been replaced and updated to show the years 1853 - 1864> presumably this was altered every ten years showing that the calendar was in continuous use from its creation until at least the 1850s. Printed perpetual calendars started to become more common from the late 18th Century and subsequently were occasionally made by hand to occupy and amuse and are seen from time to time in scrapbooks of the nineteenth century. This example, however, of magnificent proportions, signed and dated by James David of Odstock, Wiltshire in 1821, was obviously made for ostentatious display in a country home and the replacement of the years column is a reflection of the use that was made of it.
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GBP 5040.00 [Appr.: EURO 5916.5 US$ 6442.98 | JP¥ 1001951]
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An intricate series of hand made paper puzzles.
c. 1860. Large card with pre-printed border, 315 x 235 mm. with 15 lift-the-flap leaves and 4 circular lift-the-flap flowers. The flowers and leaves each reveal some facet of 'my intended': age, name, profession, character, etc. A popular pastime for young ladies in the 19th century, this example is especially large and intricately constructed, the flowers in particular show a great level of skill.
Michael S. Kemp - BooksellerProfessional sellerBook number: 43389
GBP 224.00 [Appr.: EURO 263 US$ 286.35 | JP¥ 44531]
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Complete Miniature Deck of 52 Playing Cards.
c. 1860? Complete miniature deck of 52 playing cards, watercolour on card, each c. 25 x 18 mm. on thin card stock, the court cards standing single rather than double headed, the latter convention being accepted in around 1860 in England, though earlier in Europe. Probably of English origin, notwithstanding that they were found in a French flea market by a previous owner> the "duty ace" mimics the English design with the lion [more like a pussy cat] and unicorn as supporters.
Michael S. Kemp - BooksellerProfessional sellerBook number: 45442
GBP 840.00 [Appr.: EURO 986.25 US$ 1073.83 | JP¥ 166992]
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Magic Cards.
c. 1850. 6 mathematical puzzle cards, each 55 x 40 mm. numbvered 1 to 6, each inscribed on the reverse with the name of Mrs. W. Collins. These are puzzle cards, showing various sequences of numbers> presumably to work out what is the next number in the sequence.
Michael S. Kemp - BooksellerProfessional sellerBook number: 45444
GBP 201.60 [Appr.: EURO 236.75 US$ 257.72 | JP¥ 40078]
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Queen Elizabeth at Tilbury.
William Darton, 1822. Single card, 112 x 75 mm. probably for one of Darton's board games. I have been unable to identify which game this might be from.
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GBP 56.00 [Appr.: EURO 65.75 US$ 71.59 | JP¥ 11133]
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The Thames at Lambeth.
c. 1850. A handmade diorama in contemporary wooden glazed frame, measuring 620 x 440 mm. [730 x 550 mm. frame size] Some minor repairs, but apart from the backing paper, all the frame parts and glass are original. A stunning 'miniature' diorama scene of the River Thames at Lambeth, viewed from the opposite bank and showing Lambeth Palace, The Ship Tavern, and Wencell [Wentzell] boat builders. Together with two Thames barges, three small steam tugs and other river craft, this is an attractive and early example of the art of miniature three dimensional imaging. This can be clearly dated within a fairly narrow period: Andrew Gotleip Wentzell (not Wencell) held the Ship Tavern and traded under his own name as boatbuilder from sometime after 1847, his previous partner, Cownden being declared bankrupt in 1847> and perhaps 1852 when he entered into partnership with a Mr. Law. Even if the trading name was never changed on the side of the property, the new Lambeth Bridge (built 1860-2) is not shown, narrowing the date of the image to between 1847 and 1860. Although dioramas in some form were known in the 18th century, they were popularised in the early 19th century by Bouton and Daguerre who mounted large scenes for viewing by paying audiences. Normally these would illustrate some historical event or an impressive landscape view. Miniature dioramas, as here, came later and were not suitable for mass audience viewing, probably created for personal display, or small exhibitions. They are now commonly used in museums and galleries throughout the world, but in these early years would have been of limited interest and this survival is extraordinary. The prominence of the names on the side of the buildings, Lawrence, and Wencell/Wentzell at the Ship Tavern, suggest that this may have been commissioned for one or the other, most likely for display in the Tavern where it would have been much admired. Perhaps the small boats on the Thames were built by Wentzell. [For illustrative purposes, some of the images shown here were taken during the refixing of the glass and frame to show the diorama free of reflection and distortion.]
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GBP 16800.00 [Appr.: EURO 19721.25 US$ 21476.62 | JP¥ 3339836]
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Ellisdon's Popular Party Games. Space Race> an indoor party game. Any number of players can participate.
E & S Products, c. 1955? Two card spaceships and rules, together with the strings, in original printed envelope, 230 x 150 mm. Although the envelope has been slit open at the top end the contents appear unused, probably because the rules are rather opaque.
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GBP 140.00 [Appr.: EURO 164.5 US$ 178.97 | JP¥ 27832]
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Country House Through Driveway Gates.
c. 1820. Hand made and watercolour of a substantial country house concealed behind solid driveway gates. 140 x 160 mm. with traces of old mounts on the four corners.
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GBP 336.00 [Appr.: EURO 394.5 US$ 429.53 | JP¥ 66797]
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A Dear Little Soul.
No publisher or printer, c. 1840? A cut out hand coloured lithograph, 175 x 260 mm. maximum size. A rather bizarre lift the flap piece showing a large fish [a sole?]> when the body of the fish is lifted a baby on a cushion is revealed. The child possibly represents Victoria, the Princess Royal, the eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
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GBP 504.00 [Appr.: EURO 591.75 US$ 644.3 | JP¥ 100195]
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England's Glory.
c. 1820? Original painted and cut out decoration of oak leaves and acorns mounted on paper lace cut panel, 112 x 85 mm. Each leaf conceals the name of English military heroes of the day: Admiral Lord Nelson, Admiral Lord Howe, Earl St Vincent, Sir Ralph Abercrombie and Lord Hood. The hinge covering Nelson is weak.
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GBP 201.60 [Appr.: EURO 236.75 US$ 257.72 | JP¥ 40078]
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Flower Seller at the Front Door.
c. 1820. Hand made and watercolour of a flower seller behind the front door of a town house. Image size 130 x 85 mm.
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GBP 280.00 [Appr.: EURO 328.75 US$ 357.94 | JP¥ 55664]
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