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1107 Two framed Crystoleums depicting 1121 Two bound files of Vanity Fair magazines
Continental courtyard scenes by Eugene Von belonging to Patrick Matthews, six in each and
Blaas, 'Catch of the Day' and 'The Afternoon dating between February 1934 and January
Serenade' one dated 1898 (some damage to 1936, published by Conde Nast, plus a part
frames). edition from March 1983.
1108 A small circular Barometer by Key Lens 1122 Two albums complied by Patrick Matthews to
Optical, Chancery Lane, London having an include: photographs whilst he was working
attractive design showing central workings, 7'' for Vogue magazine, memorabilia from his
diameter. time serving in post war Germany and family
1109 **An antique bronze Hintha Bird Opium photograph Album of the early and mid 1960's.
weight and a vintage Walter Bosse black cat
ring holder. 1123 Two wooden cases of slides of photographs
1110 A vintage Oriental rice seed storage basket, taken for Vogue by Patrick Matthews with an
inventory of dates and page numbers.
15'' tall.
1111 A quantity of vintage lighters, ash trays, match- 1124 An unbound copy of 'The Pursuit of Moths and
Butterflies' by Patrick Matthews, still in proof
boxes, a Treen tobacco jar, etc. read lay out.
1112 A fine brass bound Mahogany writing Slope, 19
1/2'' wide x 10 1/4'' x 7'' high. 1125 Four black covered albums complied by
1113 A vintage Papua-New Guinea tribal lime Patrick Matthews of 'This and That; numbered
books 1, 2, 6 and 7 and dating between 1914
container of large size, carved over all with through to his time served in WWII.
distorted human figures interspersed with
snakes and crocodile in a dense pattern 1126 Three war diaries written by Patrick Matthews
(shows some cracking due to central heating), recording the whole of WWII, his role in action
10'' high. exerts from interrogation, photographs, etc.
1127 A quantity of miscellaneous to include: a
1114 A box of Treen, etc. including heavy oak book-
ends, an African tribal gourd-club, a drawing number of letter stamps of Patrick Matthews
including address, copyright, etc. a child's
set, thermometer. 'fiddle-stick' (replacement
for a seed fiddle), various carved figures, etc. album of Crests, invisible patching samples by
the wife of John Leech and a bonnet dated
1115 A quantity of Silk-work figures on old 1895, a copy of a Michelin Guide, archery
cardboard mounts within more recent deep hand protector, an 1880's collection of
frames, 20 1/2'' x 11 1/2''. religious messages, Masonic booklets, etc.
1116 A decorative signed presentation rowing-oar
blade to John Comyn from the Madras Boat 1128 Three large files of Christmas Cards sent to
Club (1968), The Comyn family is well known Patrick Matthews to include: some drawn and
locally, and a printing plate of the family crest written from Cecil Beaton from 1944 through
is appended. to the late 1960's.
1117 A box of miscellaneous to include: three 1129 A quantity of ephemera to include:
Victorian cut crystal inkwells, small Victorian declarations and documents for the collection
of Canon C.L. Matthews, calling cards,
faceted crystal sale, shells, small Vodka and
Gin bottles, a desk thermometer, postcards 1130 ledgers, etc.
A quantity of slides and negatives complied by
(including an early Carmarthen) vintage stiff Patrick Matthews during his photographic
collars, glass paperweight, vintage three draw career including travels to India, France, etc.
telescope in case, keys, whistle, etc.
plus flower arrangements and other subjects.
1118 A large vintage Oak two handled trough of 1131 A quantity of BBC Library film reels of Teddy
coopered construction, probably agricultural, Edward, episode 1 absent and duplicates of
early 20th century. others, a box of Teddy Edward slides, book,
1119 A small box of miscellaneous to include: an book covers, etc. plus film reels of an episode
antique bronze or bell-metal bell, a complex of 'One Pair of Eyes', Vogue 50th anniversary,
adjustable desk-lens, copper printing blocks, Stirling Moss at Goodwood and Nuremburg,
vintage razor horn, toy cars (Corgi, Spot-on) Travellers and one other.
buckles, and early retraceable Stanley knife,
etc. 1132 A quantity of negatives and slides complied by
Patrick Matthews during his photography
1120 A Shooting stick and a walking stick. career to include: gardens, topiary, Stalely
Homes, etc.
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