Vintage British Theatrical Memorabilia Collection Start Price USD 200,000.00 Current Price USD 200,000.00 Time Left 5 days 3 hours 47 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, September 28, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 Location Bournemouth See more about 'Vintage British Theatrical Memorabilia Collection' Description TO CONFIRM YOUR SINCERITY AND ABILITY TO PAY FOR THIS ITEM IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO MAKE AN IMMEDIATE PAYMENT THRO PAYPAL OF $2,000 WITHIN 1 HOUR OF THE SALE THIS CONSIGNMENT WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL THE PAYMENT HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO STERLING CASH - NIGERIAN CHECKS NOT ACCEPTED. Large consignment of paraphernalia including original paintings & photos, letters & documents, from the same famous acting family, was put into storage and only recently recovered. If necessary Legal Copyright will be transferred to the buyer. Provenance is proved by way of this being inherited through the family. This is an important collection in that it is complete as found.  They were the personal possessions of Muriel (Martin-Harvey) and put into storage when she died. John Martin Harvey (22 June 1863 – 14 May 1944), known after his knighthood in 1921 as Sir John Martin-Harvey, was one of last great romantic actors of the English theatre. Martin Harvey joined Sir Henry Irving’s Lyceum Theatre Company in 1882. For many years he played only minor parts in Irving’s productions. Martin Harvey’s most famous play was first produced at the Lyceum on 16 February 1899. This was The Only Way, an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities in which Martin Harvey played the lead role of Sydney Carton. Many other plays followed and many tours in both Great Britain and North America. His success was always greater in Canada than the United States. After Sir Henry Irving’s death in 1905, Martin Harvey continued to revive his old manager’s plays, often using Irving’s own props which he had bought. These plays included The Bells and The Lyons Mail. His later successes included A Cigarette-maker’s Romance, Oedipus (in Max Reinhardt’s Covent Garden production), Bernard Shaw’s The Devil’s Disciple, and Maeterlinck’s The Burgomaster of Stilemonde. By the time he retired, Martin Harvey claimed to have performed The Only Way more than 3,000 times. In 1889 he married Angelita Helena Maria de Silva Ferro, a fellow actor in Irving’s company, and daughter of a Chilean consul. John Martin Harvey died at home in East Sheen, Richmond, Surrey aged 80. Lady Martin-Harvey was born Angelita Helena Margarita de Silva Ferro in 1868. She was the daughter of Don Ramon de Silva Ferro, Consul for Chile at the time of his marriage. According to her husband, he descended from the de Silvas of Mondonedo in Galicia, Spain. On her mother’s side descended from Charles II through his grandson the Second Duke of Grafton. She and Sir John had two children who both acted under a variety of names: Jack Seaforth Elton Martin Harvey (1897- 1975) Actor & Painter.  Also known as Michael Martin Harvey. Muriel Martin-Harvey (1891-1988), Actress.  Married to 1: Ronald Squire, theatre & film actor, 2: Garry Marsh, actor, 3: Anthony Huntly Gordon, stage manager of The Mousetrap 21 years.   8 prints of a picture by D.Y.Cameron of “Hill 60”, on one of them is a dedication to Muriel from her mother, N de Silva.  On card 12 x 18 ins, each print is 7 x 9 ins. Satin-print after a painting of Muriel Martin Harvey by William Margotson RD. 7 x 13 ½ ins. Framed miniature painting of dog “Dannie Man” dated May 29th 1921, by Katharine Cameron, 5 x 4 ins. Souvenir of “Ravenswood” programme dated September 20th 1890. Programme/brochure Theatre Royal, Bradford.  Farewell of Henry Irving and his company. Dated October 9th 1905. Photograph of a Religious Painting by Michael Martin Harvey 11 x 11 ins. 7 ½ x 10 ins photo on card 12 x 16 ins of Muriel Martin Harvey 1922. 7 ½ x 9 ½ ins Still 253 pub 58 by Cornel Lucas from “Always a Bride”. 9 x 7 ½ ins photo of Martin Harvey fencing with Prince V… . Dated 1926. Portrait signed by Hacking, Vancouver, of John Martin Harvey wearing Indian Chief feathers. 2 £1 Premium Savings Bonds both with the initials in pencil MMHG, dated 1958 & 1960. Leather with metal edge box with spring-clip inside.  Embossed print on front “J. Martin Harvey 30 Avenue Road Regents Park London or Theatre”. This top of this box is broken away from the base. 9 ½ x 12 x 2 ½ inches. Small beige or green leather empty jewellery box with the inscription “Nell from Jack 28th August 1916 “Princess Katherine” 29th May and “Ada” 21st August 1916” on the front. 3 x 5 inches. Black address book containing quotes & addresses etc. Some in John Martin Harvey’s handwriting.  Book is old and worn. Brown address book named “Where Is It?” on the front containing names/addresses/telephone numbers of many known people. Telephone numbers are only 4 figures in contrast to year 2006. 3 ½ x 5 1/2/ inches. Black address book named “Where is it?” on the front. Entries written in John Martin-Harvey’s handwriting. 3 ½ x 5 ½ inches. Green exercise book, Genealogical Record of Mackenzie Drummond Milliken Ferro Silva Martin Harvey 1914. With original pictures of shields. 21 pages (both sides used). Reve et Vie by Maurice Jokai – 3 ½ x 5 ½ inch book with John Martin Harvey coat of arms pasted card inside cover.(there are a few of these little coat of arms cards amongst the items). The sash worn by Sir John martin Harvey in character as Sydney Carton in “The Only Way”.  This is a delicate piece of cloth upon which is written the very well-known words “It is a far, far better thing that I do…” etc A chain which was worn by John martin Harvey in character as Hamlet which is gilt with paste diamonds Martin Harvey Coat of Arms piece of heavily embroidered fabric Nell de Silva’s personal sewing apron, made with thick blue cotton fabric. Oil painting of N de Silva by M. Fletcher.  In excellent condition. Frame 64 x 74 cms, painting 50 x 60 cms. The family tree of N de Silva as made by Alfred Rodway (pen & coloured inks) and mounted behind glass in a frame.  55 x 80 cms. Pastel portrait of Muriel by her father, John Martin Harvey.  Frame 50 x 67 cms, picture 38 x 54 cms. 10 x 8 inch watercolour painting by John Martin-Harvey of Lady Martin Harvey paddling in the sea. 10 x 8 inch watercolour painting by John Martin Harvey of himself in character as Reresby the Rat from Breed of the Treshams. Pastel sketch of café scene by John martin Harvey 2 portraits of John Martin Harvey as Sydney Carton, by the Duchess of Rutland.  One is the original and the other is a copy. Pastel portrait of Lady Martin Harvey by Sir John Martin Harvey which has faded – maybe can be restored as there is a photo of this picture in its originality. Cardboard print of John Martin Harvey as Richard 111. 1899 framed signed photo of John Martin Harvey as Sydney Carton Signed framed photo of Duchess of Rutland Signed photo of Channing Pollock 24 theatrical caricatures by John Martin-Harvey A handmade book by Alfred Rodway “The Heraldry of the Holy Grail” Numerous photos 66 Documents & Letters referring to the play “THE ONLY WAY” From no 25 the correspondence concerns Muriel Martin Harvey & the Rights of the play. 7 written items referring to de Silva Ferro parents & invitations to Buckingham Palace 10 Handwritten letters to Muriel from her husband, Anthony Huntly Gordon 9 Other various letters 38 Letters hand-written by Lady Martin Harvey, Nell de Silva Ferro 17 Letters hand-written by John Martin Harvey Approximately 40 letters or items most of which refer to Anthony Huntly Gordon’s Masonic activities. Working Script to the play Charlie’s Aunt, stage director Anthony Huntly Gordon including (then) addresses of well-known British actors Oedipus Rex souvenir folder A large assortment of letters:  Personal letters, letters of sympathy, solicitors letters, letters about royalties, a few letters from known people, Birth, marriage & death certificates, Id cards, passports. Folder containing approximately 40 letters from Jack Seaforth/Michael Martin Harvey to his sister Muriel File box containing numerous letters from Jacqui Squire to her mother, Muriel. 8 various Inventories concerning donated items to museums The present owner of these items will not be held responsible for the packaging or shipping of these items. Place a Bid!