1 ) A watercolour the Pekingese Chu-Erh by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
A watercolour with heightening of the Pekingese Chu-Erh standing in an interior setting by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). Titled bottom left “CHU-ERH of TRAFFORD”. Signed and dated bottom right "R Ward Binks 1922". The reverse bears label “E. H. WHITE PRINTSELLER RESTORERS PICTURE FRAME MAKERS & GUILDER 35 BEDFORD STREET LEAMINGTON SPA”. English 1922.

2 ) A watercolour of Bumble a Dalmatian by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
A watercolour of Bumble a Dalmatian seated before a pillar by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). Titled and dated top right Bumble 1945 and signed bottom right "Ward Binks". English 1945.

3 ) A watercolour on buff paper of three Mallards / ducks and drake taking flight from a reed bed by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950)
A watercolour on buff paper of three Mallards / ducks and drake taking flight from a reed bed by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950). Dedicated in ink to the reverse and dated “24th November 1921”. English 1921.

4 ) Aquatint etching of Labrador Retriever Dual “Ch. Bramshaw Bob” retrieving a Mallard by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950)
Aquatint etching of the Labrador Retriever Dual “Ch. Bramshaw Bob” retrieving a Mallard by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950). Titled in pencil bottom left “English Setter” and signed in pencil bottom right "Ward Binks pinxt sculpt". It is unclear why Binks signed this “pinxt sculpt”, but it makes this copy a rare hand touched artist proof. In the 1920s and 1930s, regardless of the field and show bench, it was the exclusive place of Countess Howe's Banchory Kennels. One such dog was Dual Ch. Bramshaw Bob, whose sire was Ch. Ingleston Ben and dam Bramshaw Brimble. Bramshaw Bob was very successful wining 27 CC and was first at Crufts in both 1932 and 1933. Ward Binks aquatint etchings were published Arthur A Greatorex, 14 Grafton St., Bond St., London. English, circa 1935. A image of Dual Ch Bramshaw Bob together with Ch Banchory Trueman and Ch Igleston Ben by Reuben Ward Binks is illustrated in “The Popular Labrador Retriever” by Countess Lorna Howe. Then in the same book a similar composition of Dual Ch Banchory Bolo by Binks is illustrated.

5 ) Watercolour of Charles E A Alingtons Labrador Retriever Start by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
Watercolour study on ‘Aquarelle Tablets or Water-Colour Sketching Boards’ of Mr Charles E A Alingtons Labrador Retriever Start by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950). Titled bottom right Start and signed and dated bottom left right R Ward Binks 1921. Charles Alington was one of the founding members of the Labrador Retriever Club in 1916. In The Popular Labrador Retriever Countess Lorna Howe wrote of Mr Alington as probably one of the greatest handlers and trainers of all time. In 1929 Alington wrote the classic reference to the difficult task of judging retriever and spaniel field trials Field Trials and Judging. English, 1921.

6 ) Watercolour of Charles E A Alington's Flat-coated Retriever by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
Watercolour study of Charles E A Alinton's Flat-coated Retriever by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950). The reverse bears framer's label “J. Middleton, frame maker, gilder, and mount cutter, 231 King's Road, Chelsea. Charles Alington was one of the founding members of the Labrador Retriever Club in 1916. In The Popular Labrador Retriever Countess Lorna Howe wrote of Mr Alington as probably one of the greatest handlers and trainers of all time. In 1929 Alington wrote the classic reference to the difficult task of judging retriever and spaniel field trials Field Trials and Judging. English, 1921.

7 ) Watercolour of Charles E A Alington’s F.T. Champion Labrador Retrievers & The Champion Stake winners “Dazzle” and “Flashy” by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
Watercolour studies of Mr Charles E A Alington’s F.T. Champion Labrador Retrievers & The Champion Stake winners “Dazzle” and “Flashy” by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950). Titled “Dazzle” and “Flashy” and signed and dated bottom right “R Ward Binks 1921”. The reverse bears “International Gundog League At The Working Trials Held by The Retriever Society near Didlington Hall, Breckland on the 7th & 8th December 1921 1st prize in the Champion Stakes was awarded to Mr C Alington’s “Flashy”. Then signed by the three judges Mr “P(eter) Clutterbuck”, Mr “B J Warwick” and Sir “G(eorge) Thursby“ and secretary “George Louth”. Together with framer’s label “J. Middleton, frame maker, gilder, and mount cutter, 231 King’s Road, Chelsea”. Allington not only won this prestigious event The Champion Stake in 1921 with “Flashy”, but he won again in 1922 with “Dazzle”. Charles Alington was one of the founding members of the Labrador Retriever Club in 1916. In “The Popular Labrador Retriever” Countess Lorna Howe wrote of Mr Alington as “probably one of the greatest handlers and trainers of all time”. In 1929 Alington wrote the classic reference to the difficult task of judging retriever and spaniel field trials “Field Trials and Judging”. English 1921 The International Gundog League was formed in 1900 and today has 85 Societies/Clubs that are affiliated. Each year stakes are held in order to qualify for the prestigious annual Retriever Trials Championships.

8 ) Springer Spaniel retrieving by Rueben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
Aquatint etching of a Springer Spaniel retrieving within in woodland foliage setting by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). Published in 1934 by Arthur Greatorex Ltd, unsigned. Lettered top centre: “Published 1934 Arthur Greatorex Ltd, 14 Grafton Street, London, W1”. English, 1934.

9 ) Springer Spaniel retrieving pheasant by Rueben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
Aquatint etching of a Springer Spaniel retrieving a cock pheasant within woodland bracken setting by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). Published 1934 Arthur Greatorex Ltd, unsigned. Lettered top centre: “Published 1934 Arthur Greatorex Ltd, 14 Grafton Street, London, W1”. English, 1934.

10 ) Dual Champion Bramshaw Bob with pheasant by Rueben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
An aquatint etching of the Labrador "Bramshaw Bob” with cock pheasant in bracken setting by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950) Published 1934 by Arthur Greatorex Ltd, unsigned. Lettered top centre: “Published 1934 Arthur Greatorex Ltd, 14 Grafton Street, London, W1” In the 1920s and 1930s, regardless of the field and show bench, it was the exclusive place of Countess Howe's Banchory Kennels. One such dog was Dual Ch. Bramshaw Bob, whose sire was Ch. Ingleston Ben and dam Bramshaw Brimble. Bramshaw Bob was very successful wining 27 CC and was first at Crufts in both 1932 and 1933. English, 1934.

11 ) Aquatint etching Labrador Retriever Dual Champion "Bramshaw Bob" swimming by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950)
Aquatint etching of a Labrador Retriever Dual Champion " Bramshaw Bob " swimming by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950). Signed in pencil bottom right "Ward Binks pinxt sculpt", and titled in pencil bottom left "Bramshaw Bob". It is unclear why Binks signed this “pinxt sculpt”, but it makes this copy a rare hand touched artist proof. Ward Binks aquatint etchings were published Arthur A Greatorex, 14 Grafton St., Bond St., London. English, circa 1940.

12 ) Aquatint etching an English Setter by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950)
Aquatint etching of an English Setter" by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950). Titled in pencil bottom left English Setter and signed in pencil bottom right "Ward Binks pinxt sculpt". It is unclear why Binks signed this pint sculpt, but it makes this copy a rare hand touched artist proof.

13 ) Aquatint etching of a “Pointer” by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950)
Aquatint etching of a “Pointer" by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950). Titled in pencil bottom left “Pointer” and signed in pencil bottom right "Ward Binks pinxt sculpt". It is unclear why Binks signed this “pinxt sculpt”, but it makes this copy a rare hand touched artist proof.

14 ) Aquatint etching the Labrador Retriever Dual “Ch. Bramshaw Bob” retrieving a Mallard by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950)
Aquatint etching of the Labrador Retriever Dual “Ch. Bramshaw Bob” retrieving a Mallard by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950). Titled in pencil bottom left “English Setter” and signed in pencil bottom right "Ward Binks pinxt sculpt". It is unclear why Binks signed this “pinxt sculpt”, but it makes this copy a rare hand touched artist proof.

15 ) A gouache Sealyham Terriers by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
A gouache on paper of three head studies of the Sealyham Terrier by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). Titled SEALYHAMS. Signed and dated bottom right "R W Binks 1922". English 1922.

16 ) A watercolour of a Cairn Terrier by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
An oval watercolour of a head study of a Cairn Terrier by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). Signed and dated bottom right "Ward Binks 1913". English 1913

17 ) Pointer etching by Ruben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)
Dry-point etching of two Pointers in Pennine setting by Ruben Ward Binks (1880-1950). Titled "Tense Moments" and dedicated "To my friend Arthur Eggleston" in pencil to the margin bottom left, and signed bottom right "Ward Binks Pinx Sculp". English, circa 1930. The Eggleston's, father JT and son Arthur breed some of the greatest pointers of the day. Many of today's dogs contain their bloodlines.

18 ) Photograph of the English Setter after the painting by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)
Sepia photograph of the English Setter “Tulip of Crombie” standing in Lake District setting after the 1929 painting by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950). Titled and signed in the margin by the artist “Tulip of Crombie” “Ward Binks”

19 ) Photograph of the English Setter “Mack of Crombie” after the painting by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)
Sepia photograph of the English Setter “Mack of Crombie” standing in Lake District setting after the 1929 painting by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950). Titled and signed in the margin by the artist “Mac of Crombie” “Ward Binks”. English, circa 1929.

20 ) Watercolour of two English Setter dogs at work by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
A watercolour with gouache of two English Setter in Peak District moorland landscape by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). Signed and dated bottom right "Ward Binks 1934". The reverse bears gallery label "The Tryon Gallery Ltd 41 /42 Dover Street, London, W1X 3RB, Title "English Setters" Artist "Ward Binks" ". Possibly a pair of Professor L Turton Price 'Crombie' English Setters.

21 ) A watercolour and gouache of the Springer Spaniel, "Ch. Lovebird of Solway" by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)
A watercolour gouache on buff paper of the Springer Spaniel English Pointer, "Ch. Lovebird of Solway" standing in show posture by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950). "Lovebird of Solway" was breed at the famous Carlisle kennels of Mr R Grierson. Grierson had many of his dogs painted by Ward Binks. Lovebird was later sold and exported to North America Titled, dated and signed bottom right "Ch. Lovebird of Solway 1930 R Ward Binks". English, circa 1930.

22 ) Watercolour of "Major" a Golden Retriever by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950)
Watercolour of a head study of the Golden Retriever "Major" by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950). Signed bottom right "Ward Binks" and titled "Major /33". English, circa 1933.

23 ) A watercolour of a head and shoulders study of an Otterhound by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950).
Titled bottom left " " and signed and dated bottom right "Binks 1923".

24 ) A watercolour and gouache of the English Pointer, Champion Flagon of Ardagh by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)
A watercolour and gouache on buff paper of the English Pointer, Champion Flagon of Ardagh standing in moorland by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950).Champion Flagon of Ardagh (sire, His Majesty by dam, Mignonette) was the 1932 Crufts winning Pointer dog and famously sired Maesydd Megan. Flagon of Ardagh was from the famous kennels of Mr H E Witwell, Haughton-le-Skerne, Co. Durham whose other winning dogs included "Ch. Fleet of Ardagh" and "Int. Ch. Felicity of Ardagh". Mr & Mrs H.E.Whitwell's 'Ardagh' Kennels were also known for their Irish Setters & English Setters. English, 1932. Titled bottom left "Flagon of Ardagh" and signed and dated bottom right "R Ward Binks 1927".

25 ) Tondo gouache on silk miniature of a recumbent Golden Retriever attributed to Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)
Tondo gouache on silk miniature of a recumbent Golden Retriever attributed to Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)

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