THE SNOB - WHAT A DELIGHTFUL READ AND A GREAT EDITION TO YOUR BOOK COLLECTION - AND A 1ST EDITION! Author: Emanuel, Walter Illustrated by: Aldin, Cecil Published by: Laurence and Bullen Edition: 1st 1904 Description: Hardback. Fair condition, the spine is slightly worn and tatty with a couple of household paint marks on the front cover. Some episodes in a Mis-spent Youth. Green pictorial boards with typical Aldin full page illustrations. Rebacked spine is bumped. Corners bumped and worn. Board edges worn. Covers scuffed. Joints cracked. Staples are rusty. Name to front pastedown. Crease to top corners of front endpaper. Light browning to pages. Some foxing. Also A DOG DAY By Walter Emanuel pictured by Cecil Aldin 1902 a little tatty on the corners but overall condition good

Rare to find - The Story of Living Things and Their Evolution by EILEEN MAYO, published by The Waverley Book Co, beautiful colour illustrations, in good overall condition, some wear on corners of jacket, previous owner signature from 1945, plus 3 other hard-backed books -The Old, Old Story by WM Clow, 'The World's Greatest Wonders', and 'The Wonderful Story of the Sea' edited by Harold Wheeler

A pair of Vintage LIMOGES porcelain candlesticks stamped LIMOGES LANTERNIER to each base with yellow hibiscus style floral decoration - height 16cm each - no chips of cracks or any signs of damage repair

Two white LIMOGES dishes with scallop edges 27cm long, one on a raised stand plus a hand-painted vase standing 16cm high

AYNSLEY COMMEMORATIVE display plates Silver Jubilee 1947-1972 and also an AYNSLEY COMMEMORATIVE plate celebrating Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips 1973 and also another different styled Silver Jubilee 1952-1977 celebration plate 21.5cm diameter approx

A highly unusual decorative item being a painted wooden banana tree, fronds and bunches of bananas are currently separate from the stem, 130cm tall approx - there is a full bag of leaves etc to attach - UNUSUAL!

A pair of old decorative JAPANESE SATSUMA VASES on dark wood stands - dimensions each vase 20cm tall x 12cm diameter approx

A large cloisonne bowl with lid decorated with stylised dragons and birds of paradise stands approx 19cm H 20cm diameter approx, standing on 3 feet, the finial has been damage repaired but not noticeable without looking closely!

Three Japanese satsuma-style vases one 31cm, two others both 20cm tall approx

BORDER FINE ARTS - Two original Made in Scotland groups both in excellent condition. No Hiding Place (209) from 1992 and two collie pups fighting over a cap by D Walton from 1990 again from the James Herriot range. Two very attractive pieces.

A Lladro gres Mexican girl (TV26A) figurine - Pepita with sombrero, stands approx 18cm high

ANTIQUE! A large ornate wrought iron standard five candle candelabra stands approx 170cm tall - beautiful workmanship!

ANTIQUE! A BESPOKE and unique decorative COPPER cased NCR cash register (8-7325848C 126(3)2SP/5) stands 45Hx33Wx43cmD - safe to say 'ONE OF A KIND' with its copper casing! Till drawer 'opens on request'!

RARE ITEMS! Two highly unusual 19th century AUSTRIAN, possibly by Friedrich Goldscheider, polychromed Majolica wall sculptures of an elderly couple complete with antique spectacles! height approx 40cm - The male sculpture has been historically damage repaired at the top but repair looks intact, also the rim of his hat has a chip out of it approx centre - the female sculpture at the back on the base rim has been chipped away, also a small chip to the rim of her bonnet - these can be repaired easily - but this damage does not detract in any way from these lovely items.

GALASHIELS BRAW LASSES interest, a silver collared cane riding crop with inscription ''Presented to Miss M.J. Brown, from the 3rd Ward Gala Day 28th June 1930''. The leather end is slightly loose otherwise in good overall condition.

Two fluted glass nibbles bowls with metallic finish and design of grapes and vines, plus 10 decorative plates from the ROYAL DOULTON 'Harvest Home' and WEDGWOOD 'Country Days' collections, some certificates of authenticity included

Two very high quality copies of original GERMAN MOTOR RACING interest posters from the 1970s. Ideally need smoothed and framed. Stunning display pieces at a fraction of the cost of originals. Hockenheim, Formula 1 and Jackie Stewart content interest. Both A1 size on quality poster paper.

A vintage navy blue GLOBETROTTER suitcase in good, clean condition 55x32x19cm approx

Bought recently!!! Five packs of Herringbone vinyl click flooring as new, most packs unopened. Specs: Length: 480mm Width: 120mm Depth: 5.0mm Approx 40 per pack

B1PE Yamaha Polished Ebony Upright Piano A YAMAHA upright piano in a black patent finish complete with matching piano stool (with full accompanying documentation) - this piano is in EXCEPTIONAL condition with no marks scratches or any signs of damage - this piano has been lovingly cared for by its owner from new. Manufacturers spec Product name B1PE/E2 Serial No (21) j23125976 Product Code AAE6337

A small fortune here! a massive collection of over 200 78s, many His Master's Voice, mainly classical including 'Ave Maria' sung in German, Mendelssohn's Concerto No 1, 'Il Trovatore' sung by Enrico Caruso, 'Il Re Pastore' sung by Nellie Melba, and Decca's Khachaturian concerto for piano and orchestra with Moura Lympany and the LSO

An attractive oval shaped hall mirror with gilt frame. A useful 103cm high including frame and with wire ready for hanging in landscape.

A large OVERMANTLE MIRROR with a grey painted frame measuring 110cm wide by 123cm tall

A 18th/19th century watercolour of a ruined building perched above a river, gesso frame (slightly damaged measures 62x48cm approx, visible work

An attractive original watercolour view of MINTO HILL in the Scottish Borders. Frame size 42 x 36cm approx. Named on the rear to artist Vera Hessey and dated 2005. To include another modern print by Degas - Toilette 1890

A charming acrylic on acid free paper painting of a winter football game, 'THE GAME MUST GO ON', by naïve artist GORDON BARKER (1960 - ), frame measures 53x43cm. Additional info: Gordon Barker is a critically acclaimed naïve artist based in the UK. His unusual work includes unique abstract paintings and landscapes that have the ability to transport you to another place and time. Gordon’s inspirational art is sought after by both corporate organisations and private collectors throughout the world including Europe, the United States, Australia, Japan and South Korea and now includes both greetings cards and jigsaw puzzles.

A reminder of summer days - a painting, acrylic on acid free paper, 'OUT AT THE BEACH' by naïve artist GORDON BARKER (1960 - ) frame size 53x43cm. Additional info: Gordon Barker is a critically acclaimed naïve artist based in the UK. His unusual work includes unique abstract paintings and landscapes that have the ability to transport you to another place and time. Gordon’s inspirational art is sought after by both corporate organisations and private collectors throughout the world including Europe, the United States, Australia, Japan and South Korea and now includes both greetings cards and jigsaw puzzles.

Not every winter day need be dreich as evidenced by this acrylic on acid free paper painting, 'A FUN DAY' by naïve artist GORDON BARKER (1960 - ) frame size 53x43cm. Additional info: Gordon Barker is a critically acclaimed naïve artist based in the UK. His unusual work includes unique abstract paintings and landscapes that have the ability to transport you to another place and time. Gordon’s inspirational art is sought after by both corporate organisations and private collectors throughout the world including Europe, the United States, Australia, Japan and South Korea and now includes both greetings cards and jigsaw puzzles.

A SUPER-LARGE waterside city scape canvas to add character to any blank wall or man cave, measures 120x80cm

JOAN RENTON, 'Sunset On The Forth, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR, signed in pencil and dated verso 1975 - dimensions 34 x 46cm ADDITIONAL INFO; Joan Renton was born in 1935 and studied at the Edinburgh College of Art where she was taught by three exemplary Scottish artists, William Gillies, John Maxwell and Robin Philipson. After a travelling scholarship to Spain in 1959, she was a teacher before becoming a full time artist. The recipient of several Awards, Joan was elected to the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolour in 1974.

An ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR by KEN LOCHHEAD, 'Edinburgh Rain' from 1988. Frame size 40 x 30cm

OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY! Pair of Victorian ETCHINGS by FRANK HARDING ' Tower Bridge' and the other 'Westminster' dimensions each 14" x 7"

DOMENICO BOSSI signed (1767 - 1853) oval framed portrait of a Lady, wearing decollete pale blue dress with a bow in her hair within a period bone frame dimensions 14cm height x 8cm length

ROBERT GEMMELL HUTCHISON R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish 1860-1936), a substantial oil on canvas painting of a young girl at prayer, signed at bottom left. Reputedly an image of the artist's granddaughter who bequeathed it to the vendor. 70 x 53cm outer frame, actual painting size 45 x 30cm approx. Original frame has some damage from long term storage.

BORDER INTEREST! J JACKSON artist framed watercolour of COVE Harbour near Cockburnspath Berwickshire dated 1990

Large Persian rug red base with blue central medallion and floral decoration. A very attractive piece in good condition. 216 x 145 cm approx

Large vintage Persian rug red base with blue surround and a brown central medallion and intricate floral decoration throughout. A very attractive piece in good condition. 300 x 180 cm approx

C1950's Two comfortable easy chairs covered in an oatmeal coloured fabric

A blast from the past - a CBM 51/4 inch dual floppy disk drives COMMODORE COMPUTER model 3040, boxed complete with instruction manual,

A mixed collection of vases to include one cream based with overall flower design signed STEDAV ASSISI' to base 20cm high, a large mustard coloured pottery vase with an abstract pattern of bulrushes, 33cm tall, a heavyweight dark brown pottery vase 25cm tall with initials 'SK' to base, a small vase with a floral pattern on a cream base, 13cm tall,

UNUSED ITEMS! Two SUBSTANTIAL HIS AND HERS moulded porcelain sinks, unused, each measuring approx 100x55x10cm (cost over £600 each new) - ideal for that luxury bathroom project!

A white metal standard lamp 145cm high with a three-footed base and elaborate stem leading to 2 light fittings. Lamp has a stand-on on/off switch

A mixed lot to include a glass model of the Tudor Prince (1601) and the Golden Hind, a LAGUNA art glass dolphin, 2 FARCE WARS fantom meanies and a Christineholm flan dish (24cm), etc

A quality mixed box to include wall plaques by Collectible World Studios 'Patient Wind' , Autumn Wind dimensions each 20cm x 17cm approx, another Red Indian wall plaque possibly same maker 42cm height approx, other models to include a standing Native American Indian Brave Warrior on a plynth 33cm tall, two busts, a VINTAGE FOLEY china chamberpot and a vintage mantle clock etc

A mixed box to include a small jet teapot and milk jug (chip to spout of jug), 2 sets of four crystal liqueur glasses, a glass chalice (16cm high), a small Chinese bowl (9cm dia) and sauce bowl (8cm dia), a vintage ink blotter, a frosted marble bowl (15cm dia), a reproduction Davenport serving dish garnished with grapes (28cm long), a carved wooden figure (13cm long)with damaged foot, a carved wooden hippo (30cm long) largely toothless