12th Mar, 2026 10:30
Spring Specialist Sale
Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902) - Signed photograph and letter
Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902) - Signed photograph and letter, the former dated 1899 and signed in ink upper left, additionally inscribed verso 'May 1899 The Right Hon. Cecil J. Rhodes', 14.5cm x 9.5cm, the latter dated 19.4. [18]99 and addressed from 'Head Quarters, Egyptian Army, War Office Cairo' to Colonel William Staveley Gordon (1863-1907), as follows:
'Dear Gordon
I like your invention in a telegraph pole, and though I am aware you hate mercantile matters you must remember you have the domestic responsibilities.
If after the trial of your bases we use them and they prove a success in resisting the white ants I offer to give you a royalty per pole.
Yrs. C. J. Rhodes
For African Transcontinental Co.'
34cm x 20.5cm (2)
Private collection of the Gordon family (descendents of General Gordon), Clifton, Bristol.
Sold for £320
Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902) - Signed photograph and letter, the former dated 1899 and signed in ink upper left, additionally inscribed verso 'May 1899 The Right Hon. Cecil J. Rhodes', 14.5cm x 9.5cm, the latter dated 19.4. [18]99 and addressed from 'Head Quarters, Egyptian Army, War Office Cairo' to Colonel William Staveley Gordon (1863-1907), as follows:
'Dear Gordon
I like your invention in a telegraph pole, and though I am aware you hate mercantile matters you must remember you have the domestic responsibilities.
If after the trial of your bases we use them and they prove a success in resisting the white ants I offer to give you a royalty per pole.
Yrs. C. J. Rhodes
For African Transcontinental Co.'
34cm x 20.5cm (2)
Private collection of the Gordon family (descendents of General Gordon), Clifton, Bristol.
Auction: Spring Specialist Sale, 12th Mar, 2026
Our Spring Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
Highlights will include: a Rare 'Black Forest' carved and stained wood hall chair in the form of a bear; a Fred, Paris - 18k white gold bracelet watch; an original Charles Haigh Wood, (1856-1927) - Oil on canvas - 'Private and Confidential'; and a fine selection of jewellery.
Viewing
Wednesday 11th March - 10am till 5pm
