Crufts Dog Show Award 1902. New Century Shield. Attractive approx plaque mounted and red velvet display stand. Won by Mr A.E. Butters. Brace 1902 dimensions 20cm x 17cm approx

W.Duke & Sons Ltd THE HEROES OF THE CIVIL WAR. This is the complete soft cover album showing the beautiful lithographs of the Duke Generals cigarette / tobacco cards. Produced in 1888 whilst many of the Generals depicted were still alive, this is a highly desirable and sought after book. In very good overall condition with slight damage to rear cover - dimensions 26.5cm x 17.5cm approx

A collection of c1900 photographs and letters from The Liddel family amongst other extended family possibly Indian Diplomats, to include formal invitations, photographs of native servants and lots of old photography studios from Greenock and Edinburgh family photos - also an interesting pencil drawn pictorial exercising work-out - simply fascinating period history!

Framed WWI Era hand made Silk postcards. Includes rarer original MGC Machine Gun Corps postcard dimensions of frame 33cm x 20cm approx

RARE SCOTTISH INTEREST! Folio of Etchings. Seven Events in the Life of Robert Bruce, ca. 1850. Illustrated in Outline by H.C. Selous and etched by J. Horsburgh. Complete and rare but with condition issues, edges are worn and there is staining to some

RARE SCOTTISH INTEREST! Folio of Etchings 1851. Six Engravings for the members of The Royal Association For Promotion Of The Fine Arts In Scotland. Complete and rare but with condition issues, edges are worn and there is staining to some

RARE SCOTTISH INTEREST! Folio of Etchings 1849. Eleven Engravings presented to the Members of The Royal Association For The Promotion Of The Fine Arts in Scotland. Complete and rare but with condition issues, edges are worn and there is staining to some

SCOTTISH AND WORLD LITERARY INTEREST SIR WALTER SCOTT HANDWRITTEN AND SIGNED LETTER post mark date August 1825(one of three genuine Scott letters authenticated by same expert) WHICH IS A GENUINE ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTICATED BY THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND Aug 2012 by the Rare Book manager and research team(copy of authentication confirmation letter is included within picture gallery of catalogue) - letter completed in pen ink -Addressee and original post mark and date with original fold marks when posted - letter dimensions 25cm height x 19.5cm width approx - Condition - only slight foxing on the first three lines and middle of 1st page of the letter, and three original posting historical folds across the letter - a tear(but still intact) at the top of the 2nd page at an angle 6cm x 4cm approx - Came from a vintage suitcase full of old documents recently found in an Edinburgh loft Auctioneers comments - "I expect there to be great interest in this letter, from both collectors and museums.” One of three separate letters which are grouped for auction in sequential lot numbers

SCOTTISH AND WORLD LITERARY INTEREST SIR WALTER SCOTT LETTER - no date - (one of three authenticated by same expert) WHICH IS A GENUINE ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTICATED BY THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND Aug 2012 by the Rare Book manager and research team(copy of authentication confirmation letter is included within picture gallery of catalogue) - Autographed undated note written by Sir Walter Scott probably during his last illness to Mrs Scott responding to her enquiries about his health. He writes: “I have to report myself a great deal better as I can take with Tom Purdie’s assistance a walk of a mile or two which always rids one of that base and degrading feeling of helplessness which attends confinement.” Signed Walter Scott, Abbotsford, Monday. letter completed in ink - letter dimensions 20cm height x 12.5cm width approx - this letter is believed to be one of his letters written towards the latter part of Scott’s illness. - Condition - only slight brown staining at the start of the letter, with original postal four fold marks when posted - Came from a vintage suitcase full of old documents recently found in an Edinburgh loft - Auctioneers comments - "I expect there to be a great interest in this note/letter, as it appears to be in the latter part of Scott's illness, from both collectors and museums.” - One of three separate letters which are grouped for auction in sequential lot numbers

SCOTTISH AND WORLD LITERARY INTEREST SIR WALTER SCOTT HANDWRITTEN AND SIGNED - see additional notes pic for letter content - four page fold-out LETTER dated 21st January 1815 and post mark date January 24th 1815 addressee Mrs Scott of Harden, Ramsgate By London(one of three genuine Scott letters authenticated by same expert) WHICH IS A GENUINE ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTICATED BY THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND Aug 2012 by the Rare Book manager and research team(copy of authentication confirmation letter is included within picture gallery of catalogue) - letter completed in ink -Addressee and original post mark and date with original postal fold marks when posted - double folding letter dimensions 25cm height x 19.5cm width approx each page, full letter when folded-out is 50cm x 39cm - Condition - No foxing noted - however a cut-out hole on the third page missing 5cm x 2.5cm(only two words of two lines of writings affected)and four original posting historical folds across the letter - a tear(but still intact) on the third page outer edge also at an angle 2.5cm x 3cm approx with no writings affected. - Came from a vintage suitcase full of old documents recently found in an Edinburgh loft - Auctioneers comments - "I expect there to be a great interest in this letter, from both collectors and museums.” - One of three separate original letters which are grouped for auction in sequential lot numbers

Two copies to include The first Edition of The SCOTSMAN or Edinburgh Political And Literary Journal Saturday January 25th 1817 and a copy of THE OBSERVER Sunday December 4th 1791 both copies are folded in the middle - condition good no foxing and also An ORIGINAL DAILY MIRROR Monday September 4th 1939 ' BRITAIN'S FIRST DAY OF WAR'

Extremely old NEWSPAPERS to include part SCOTSMAN February 2nd 1892, The LENNOX HERALD and WEEKLY ADVERTISER July 1st 1882 - Original copy of The NEW YORK JOURNAL OF COMMERCE Wednesday August 10th 1836 - The NORTH BRITISH ADVERTISER January 22nd 1853 & also another 15th January 1853 - The EDINBURGH ADVERTISER July 3oth 1847 - The EDINBURGH LEITH & GLASGOW The North British Commercial and Literary Advertiser December 12th 1829 and also April 18th 1835 - FIFESHIRE ADVERTISER - FIFESHIRE ADVERTISER October 2nd 1852 - THE PERTHSHIRE AND STRATHMORE JOURNAL April 21st 1859 -

SCOTTISH HISTORICAL NEWS INTEREST! A very old original newspaper - THE STAR from December 31st 1796, issue no 2616 detailing the procedures from the House of Lords - the full page article reveals that their lordships would be adjourned until Feb 14th! The paper shows fold marks and a small amount of foxing but remains legible

VARIOUS SCOTTISH NEWSPAPER PUBLICATIONS and ENGLISH AND FROM NEW YORK - some early part of 19th Century found in an old suitcase in an Edinburgh attic! to include THE FIFESHIRE Weekly Journal of News, Politics and local Occurencies October 2nd 1852 EDINBURGH LEITH GLASGOW The North British Commercial and Literary Advertiser December 12 1829 and April 18th 1835 THE GLASGOW HERALD Jan 15th 1847 and June 9th 1854 THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER July 1847 THE NORTH BRITISH ADVERTISER January 15th 1853 and same publication January 22nd 1853 AND SAME PUBLICATION JANUARY 5TH 1853, AND January 1853, AND April 14th 1849 and April 14th 1855 and August 30th 1856, and December 13th 1851 THE PERTHSHIRE ADVERTISER April 21st 1859 THE LENNOX HERALD AND WEEKLY ADVERTISER July1st 1882 a few pages part from THE SCOTSMAN February 2nd 1892 THE INVERNESS COURIER September 7th 1882 THE NORTHERN CHRONICLE October 22nd 1930 THE OBSERVER August 19th 1945 THE TIMES(4 pages) May 13th 1926 including a report on THE GENERAL STRIKE 1926 THE NEW YORK JOURNAL OF COMMERCE August 10th 1836

SCOTTISH AND WORLD INTEREST! OLD SCOTTISH NEWSPAPER PUBLICATIONS found in an old suitcase in an attic in Edinburgh to include THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY(Edinburgh) December 17th 1821 several publications of THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT to include JUNE 29th 1752, April 20th 1829, APRIL 27th 1829, May 4th 1829, July 29th 1847 & MARCH 19th 1857,

Scottish Dagger (Modern) Re enactment Large Skean Dhu, excellent substantial and well constructed - dimensions 48cm length approx - blade length 28cm - handle length 15cm - scabbard 34cm all approx

A collection of three knives, one handmade with interesting brass inlay length 32cm approx with sheath, a Far Eastern intricately carved dagger in it's scabbard length 19cm length including its scabbard , also a slimline dagger with hunting scene engraved on one side - length from handle tip to end of blade 27cm, comes with leather sheath...

1936 Bilder Deutscher Geschichte Cigarette Card Album. Complete in Excellent Condition. Pictures from German History. Third Reich Published.

Late VICTORIAN Horn Handled bamboo shaft Sword Stick. Possible replacement ferrule. Slight issue with the fitting but the blade is original triangular style - blade length 65cm approx - 89cm total lenth - complete and rather menacing looking. Overall a very interesting and collectable piece.

SUBSTANTIAL Walking Cane Fully Hallmarked London 1927 BJ Bertha Johnson. In Lovely Condition, 36" Overall, silver ferrule is 2"

1834 Atlas containing over 120 single page uncoloured engraved maps. Produced under the Superintendence of the Society For The Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (S.D.U.K.)and published by Baldwin & Cradock, 47 Paternoster Row, London. Disbound volume without boards, handwritten list of 125 maps to front stating that the volume is complete except for no. 124 Athens. Condition of maps is very good with only minor age related wear, no front or rear covers present Map 122 St Petersburg has been updated with hand written annotation ''Petrograd'' and most maps have pencilled page numbers. A very scarce volume indeed, most of these have been split with single plates, particularly of America and the World cities fetching premium prices.

ORDNANCE SURVEY MAPS from 1960-63 (seventh series, edition I-GSGS) without covers to include sheet nos 1(torn), 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20, 21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29, 30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39, 40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48, 50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59 ,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69 ,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81

A large VINTAGE wall map of HEBRIDES and LEWIS Islands dimensions 5ft x 3ft

CABERFEIDH Miniatures Of Scotland - traditional hand-painted collectors Figures Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders soldier 5.5cm and pony height 4cm models and The Royal Regiment of Wales soldier 6cm height and Regimental Goat 4cm height - both within their original presentation boxes - condition 'as new'

Boxed POWER RANGERS MEGAZORD from 1993 (ref 2220): this comes complete still with 2 sets of Power Punch Missiles, in a damaged box

BRAND NEW! An ORIENTAL HIGHLY decorative red and gold painted and gold pattern lacquered MAHJONG game - unused item in storage - still comes in original box

A DOULTON SLATER vase model 1999 standing 28cm tall - vase has been damage repaired but intact

DOULTON/BURSLEM Galleon pitcher/ jug dimensions 17cm high x 9cm diameter - condition good , no chips cracks or signs of damage repair

A vintage Art Deco SHELLEY jug in shades of yellow and green standing 24cm tall (1 tiny chip missing from glaze)

A ROYAL CROWN DERBY stamped with crest mark small tazza - highly decorative piece! - dimensions 13.5cm diameter x 7.5cm height approx

A ROYAL DOULTON 1982 tulip vase Designed as part of the Impressions series by Gerald Gulotta, stands 18cm high

A ROYAL DOULTON BLACKSMITH OF WILLIAMSBURG (HN2240) figurine standing approx 18cm tall

A 1955 ROYAL DOULTON 'Home Again' RN No 441/55 figurine - dimensions 9cm tall x 9cm at widest point

A small boy in red 'David' by PARAGON (model 115) 14cm tall plus a POTTED by DOULTON & CO Pantalettes (HN1362) figurine 20cm tall plus a ROYAL DOULTON Sweet Anne (HN 1496) figure 19cm high and 'Goody Two Shoes' (HN 2037)14cm tall

A ROYAL WORCESTER Red Shoes figurine stands 23cm tall

Three lovely ROYAL DOULTON DISNEY PRINCESSES to include Snow White (DP5 stands 18cm), Sleeping Beauty (DP2 stands 19cm) and Cinderella (DP 1 stands 19cm)

A large CROSA female golfer cold cast bronze effect figure from the Juliana Collection, label on front 'The Julian Collection', stamped 'Crosa 1991' to the back, stands 37cm tall

A vintage AUGUSTE MOREAU bronze figure of a lady standng 52cm tall

A vintage GENESIS (E/5000) fine arts bronze lamplighter with a boy and small dog stands 31cm tall

Brass Head oriental Dragon / Lion Head solid piece mounted (screwed) onto a bakelite base. Age and purpose uncertain but a wonderful quality tactile piece. Stands 9cm high including base. Possibly walking cane handle ?

A vintage 1998 Border Fine Arts Cubist Cat - Lying Down (Stone) (model 541532)17cm Long

Highly collectable - a vintage ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON ASHTRAY 10cm long, in used condition

Highly sought after - a vintage ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON CHEESE BOARD WITH MOUSE 38cm long in good condition

A mid-20th century TRENTHAM BULL MONEY BOX, designed by Colin Melbourne, green with blue dripped glaze, approx 30cm long, tiny chip where the plastic plug goes

A collectable vintage ROSENTHAL vase signed by BJORN WIINBLAD with a grey and gilt design of 2 ladies stands 17cm high

A lidded pot-pourri dish by W MOORCROFT (11cm dia, cracked in 1 place),

A vintage MOORCROFT table lamp with red hibiscus approx 20cm high, with original lamp shade

A WADE Pusser's Navy Rum Trafalgar 1L Decanter (empty) commemorating the battle of Trafalgar stands 23cm tall

C1935 USA manufactured Underwood 6 typewriter serial in working condition - overall condition is good but would suggest a service would benefit the typewriter greatly - dimensions 40cm width x 32cm approx

An ANTIQUE 'Wonderful Rice' minute scroll letters, 97 in total according to the writings on the front, from The Museum Darulfalah, Deli, India - all within a screwtop small brass canister

A pair of vintage ART DECO fold-away reading glasses which flick open at the touch of a lever, when folded the marcasite fern leaf can be used as a clip for attaching the glasses to a pocket etc 6cm long

JOHNNY DEPP EAT YOUR HEART OUT!! INTERESTING VINTAGE pair of INDUSTRIAL INSPIRED sunglasses with green side panels. The green side panels swivel out and the frames are stamped ''Made in England''. - dimension each lens 4.5cm diameter approx

Victorian eye protectors in tin box. Likely for use by Stone Masons, Railway or Foundry workers the fine mesh allows visibility whilst protecting the eyes from sparks, stone chips or cinders. They are in excellent condition and a fascinating piece of small industrial heritage. Each eye protector is 5cm width approx, all within a small tin box with lid

Senior Service Cigarettes Vintage 1960s Double sided Flange shop sign with original bracket

La France Fire Engine Grill Emblem Large size chromed#

Victorian Chapel Church Offertory Box. Lovely Patina, unsure of significance of the Initials

Double sided Farm sign CAIRNBANK Lovely graphics and colours

Skol Lager Light Up Pub Bar top illuminating Sign, Bulb not currently working dimensions 20cm height x 17cm wide approx

SUPERB QUALITY! WINDLASS American Heritage Collection Superb collection of 7 American made miniature knives each contained in its own fitted presentation box

Original Vintage Cast Metal Street Sign. FORTH STREET North Berwick, East Lothian interest. Complete but weathered. - dimensions 1m 36cm length x 15.5cm height approx

Two 19th century CDV albums with various family cards and photos. Photographs generally in good overall condition.

Original 1936 Berlin Olympics enamel car badge - dimensions 5.5cm height x 5.5cm wide approx

Two antique country scene ceramic pipes the larger 15cm, the other 12cm

A pair of GIANT rope balls - very decorative - 35cm diameter approx

Victorian Taxidermy Glass Dome with 17 exotic birds - height 50cm x 30cm width approx

Two VINTAGE framed prints from French water company PERRIER natural sparkling table water cartoon golfing ads from vintage food and drink posters by artist CHARLES CROMBIE c1905/6 the first RULE Xll and RULE XlV - frame sizes 44cm x 34cm - info glass missing from the XlV print

A vintage c1930's canvas and leather golf bag with a hickory shafted wood and iron, no markings on either noted

A MALERAS of SWEDEN handmade crystal XMAS snowman paperweight 'of the highest quality'! dimension 10cm height approx still within its original box

WATERFORD glass Snowman Bell Ornament for the Xmas tree dimension 10cm height approx

A collection of QUALITY XMAS TREE DECORATION boxed ornaments to include a 'Hanging around for the holidays', Baby In The Moon, a trio Of Snowbabies

A Collection of (All in Original boxes) Xmas decorations to include a Candle House, A Hallmark snowman, A Special Delivery Disney style Xmas ornament and a SUGAR PLUM FAIRY

RARE!Five REMY MARTIN small goblet style glasses, with also four MANDARINE NAPOLEON small brandy glasses -

COLLECTABLE emerald Gold WADE lidded bowl with leaf and grape decoration - 10cm high x 12cm diameter approx

A collection of THE WOODWORKER paper catalogues c1920's quantity 40 approx

IT BRINGS BACK THE MEMORIES! A small collection(9) of HERGE by Casterman publishers The Adventures Of TinTin 'annuals',from late 70's early 80's approx, most hardback, one in paper form(The Shooting Star) titles to include hardback Les 7 Boules De Cristal, Tintin au pays de L'or Noir, Vol 714 Pour Sydney, Die Schwarze Insel, L'ile Noire, L'Affaire Tournesol, Les Bijoux De La Castafiore, and lastly TinTin Au Tibet

A large collection of late 70's and early 80's WALT DISNEY'S Mickey Mouse comics - approx 70

A small quantity of VICTOR(3) issues No 1135, 1104, 1148, BEANO (3) No's 2074, 2112 and 1406 and a DANDY issue No 2139, and an issue of TIGER 19th Feb 1983 vintage comics

A vintage 1980's re-launch small collection of EAGLE comics, quantity 9

A box containing a red Telecom standard phone with two other telephones and power adapters with a set of power drill corers within their original case etc

ANTIQUE MORSE CODE machine on wooden base, dimensions 18cm x 10cm approx with two smaller morse code machines dimensions 12cm x 4cm approx, one by HandC with other three accessory drums

An enamelled small trinket dish 6cm diameter plus a small decorated box in bone over wood 5.5x4.5x2cm

A vintage cast iron MECHANICAL MONEY BANK with horse racing to top, marked 'Patented Aug 15 1871'

THE BOSS. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN original Tour Programmes x3. Born in the USA 1984, Tunnel of Love Tour 1988, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.

Six collectors' plates from Seltmann Weiden Jahrestellerserie Erntedank German Plates including the grain harvest 1989, vintage from 1990, the potato harvest 1991, the apple harvest, harvest festival from 1993, haymaking 1992,

Four ROYAL DOULTON collectors' plates to include The Haywain, Dedham Lock and Mill, The Lock, Flatford Mill and The Cornfield

A nice VICTORIAN mahogany correspondence box - dimensions 51cm long x 16cm wide x 17cm depth approx

UNUSUAL ! A c1930's ARTS AND CRAFTS inspired pewter-style finish candle wall light fitting which has been converted to accommodate electric lighting, the pattern is grapes on the vine - dimensions 66cm tall x 23cm width approx

UNUSUAL ! A c1930's ARTS AND CRAFTS inspired pewter-style finish candle wall holder, (complete with two green candles) maker's stamp a capital M within a capital G, the pattern is an angel with wings looking up to a star above - dimensions 60cm tall x 21cm width approx

An early 20th century silvered and copper highlighted exotic bird patterned lidded jewellery box, inner lacquer lined with an UNUSUAL reed basket-weave exterior - super quality! - dimensions 14.5cm length x 10.5cm depth x 5.5cm height approx - showing slight wear and tear commensurate with age.

RARE AND UNUSUAL! TWO snuff boxes of THE HIGHEST QUALITY! with inscriptions DMC 1864 on one with TORTOISE-SHELL lid - dimensions 8cm long x 4cm depth x 2.5cm height approx, the top right hand side corner has been repaired, the second box made from WALNUT with a feature bone lifting trim on the lid, inscribed DM Callum from William Jaffray 1864 - dimensions 9.5cm length x 4.3cm x 2.5cm depth approx

A vintage TEAPOT STAND with a pull bell to call for further refreshments, the stand has a (21x21cm) ceramic tile depicting Victorian characters and a wooden surround (28x28cm)

A collection of GOEBBEL HUMMEL figurines to include a 'Good Friends' table lamp (model 228) with shade standing 40cm high also 'Friends' (136/1), 'Little Gardener (74), plus a boy playing a fiddle and a girl in a tree, sizes range from 10cm - 13.5cm and 2 small plates 8 cm dia

A Capodimonte stamped ornament depicting an old man sitting with his bottle of VINO! - dimensions 27cm high x 20cm wide and also a large hand-painted beggarman standing 37cm tall with an indistinct mark to base

A Collection Of COTTAGE ROSE Fine Bone China ornaments to include a small boot, a small vase,a sewing machine, a teapot etc etc - maximum height 10cm

A collection of china cabinet china to include A Vintage ADDERLEY Floral Duck dimensions 9.5cm x 4.5cm, also a Vintage LEONARDO COLLECTION Fine Bone China bouquet ornament 5.5cm, a nice quality glass paperweight in duck form dimensions 10cm length x 8cm height and lastly a COMMEMORATIVE 1977 JUBILEE YEAR trinket dish 6.5cm x 4.5cm

A collection of ceramic thimbles to include a series of six 'WILD BIRDS', five 'BUTTERFLY', some by Peter Gosling collection thimbles and four others plus a vintage white metal one - taller thimbles 2.5cm - 12 in total - the rest varying in height - 17 in total.

Two Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee commemorative mugs dimensions 9cm tall x 8cm diameter, also a Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1953 mug 9cm tall x 7.5cm diameter

A mixed box with lots of china to include a JERSEY POTTERY covered butter dish, a WEDGWOOD Girl Guides diamond jubilee dish (11cm), a floral design vase by ROSENTHAL Studio Linie (15cm tall), a WEDGWOOD 'Chinese Legend' dish (16.5cm dia) and much, much more

ECO BRA vintage draughtsman's set in original fitted case - 8 pieces

Box containing a substantial collection of Engineering Draughtsman equipment slide rules etc to include such names as WICHMANN, SIMPLON, BRITISH THORNTON etc

Three Heavy steel Medal Dies.