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A Sheaffer Pen Set to include a fountain, ball point and pencil. All in gold tone. With a Sheaffer fitted box for the fountain pen only. Together with a gents Accurist 21 jewel wrist watch with date aperture plus a square dial manual wind wrist watch.

Olympus OM-1 & OM10 SLR Outfit. Comprising OM-1 MD, OM-1n MD & OM10 (with Manual Adapter) bodies, each with Zukio 50mm f1.8, Zukio 35-70mm and 75-150 f4 zoom lenses (all condition 5F) a x2 converter and an Auto-Quick 310 (working OK). Plus manuals etc.

Boxed Leica Safari M-P Digital Outfit (Leitz code 10933). Body #4935441. With Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH #4586379. (all condition 3E). With strap, lens hood, battery, charger, manual, leads, etc, (no CD), all in makers box. Number of actuations of camera not known.

Boxed M-P Digital Safari Outfit. (Strap now located). (Leitz code for outfit 10933). Body #4928984 (tiny rub/wear to base at front), Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH #4322474. With lens hood, battery, charger, manual, leads, etc, (no CD), all in makers box. Number of actuations of camera not known.

Nikon D80 DSLR Camera Body #8004711. (condition 5E) with battery, charger, card & manual in makers box. Shutter count unknown.

Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n Full-Frame Digital Camera Body #23404. Up-dated version of the more common Pro14n. (covering slightly lifting in places, otherwise condition 5E). With 2 batteries, charger, manual etc, in makers box. Shutter count unknown.

Kodak DCS Pro14n Full-Frame Digital Camera. Body #01693. (condition 4/5E). With manual, 2 batteries and charger, in makers box. Shutter count unknown.

A Daily Express Map of the Western Front printed by George Philip & Son Limited London, plus a single volume Manual of Map Reading and Field Sketching 1912 (reprinted 1914).

A Milbro G10 .177 cal repeater air pistol complete in original box with manual, pellets and original receipt dated 1/12/72, as a post 1939 air weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item

A HALLMARKED 18 CARAT GOLD OPEN FACED MANUAL WIND POCKET WATCH, movement No. 78152, engraved Co-operative Society Army & Navy - 105 Victoria Street, London S.W., approximately 53 g, Dia. 3.5 cm

*VINTAGE HORSE DRAWN MANUAL PLOUGH

Spectrum G Gauge Garden Rail Two-Truck SHAY Steam Loco Ely-Thomas Lumbar Co Unboxed with Instruction Manual

Franck Muller, Casablanca, ref. 7502 S6 R, a lady's 18 carat gold and ruby wrist watch, no. 01, manual wind movement, cal. 7500, ruby coloured dial, luminous Arabic numerals, luminous lozenge hands, subsidiary seconds dial, ruby set case, screw down back with four screws, stamped with 18 carat gold common control mark, on a Franck Muller red leather strap with gold coloured pin buckle, stamped 750, case back, dial, movement, crown, strap and buckle signed, accompanied by a Franck Muller box, guarantee certificate and outer card packaging, width 29mm Following the curvaceous styles, popularised in the 1930s by Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky, Franck Muller’s watch cases have become instantly recognisable design classics. This Casablanca reference showcases the art of stone setting with the pave rubies seamlessly following the sinuous lines of the case.

Audemars Piguet, a lady's 18 carat gold and diamond bracelet watch, no. 19348, circa 1960, manual wind movement, 17 jewels, adjusted to temperature and 4 positions, silvered dial, applied dot markers, modern hands, the case set with four rows of diamonds, snap case back with back wind and set, stamped with import mark for London 1960, on an integral 18 carat gold bracelet with snap clasp, case back, movement and clasp signed, accompanied by an Audemars Piguet box, width 8mm, bracelet 16cm

ϒ Piaget for Van Cleef & Arpels, ref. 9064, a lady's gold coloured wrist watch, no. 100567, circa 1980, manual wind, 18 jewels, cal. Piaget 9P, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, coral dial, Roman numerals and baton markers, snap case back, stamped Piaget, 18K 750 with a poincon, sapphire cabochon set crown, on a Hirsch black leather strap with gold plated pin buckle, case back, dial and movement signed, diameter 24mm. ϒ indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒJaeger LeCoultre, Reverso Duetto, ref. 266.8.4, a lady's stainless steel and diamond reversible wrist watch, no. 50004690, circa 2000, manual wind, silvered engine turned dial, Arabic numerals, blued steel modern hands, the reverse with a mother of pearl dial, Alpha hands, set with two rows of diamonds, on a Jaeger LeCoultre green ostrich strap with a stainless steel deployant clasp, case back, dials, strap and clasp signed, accompanied by a Jaeger LeCoultre box, width 21mm. ϒ indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

Cartier, Tank, a lady's gold coloured wrist watch, no. 671171357, manual wind movement, 17 jewels, cal. ETA 2412, white dial Roman numerals, blued steel sword hands, screwed case back with four screws, stamped 18K 750 with a poincon, cabochon sapphire set crown, on a non-original brown leather strap with a gold plated pin buckle, case back, dial and movement signed, accompanied by a Must de Cartier box, width 19mm

Zenith, a lady's gold coloured bracelet watch, no. 548048, manual wind movement, silvered dial, applied Arabic numerals and diamond shaped markers, lance hands, snap case back, stamped 18K 0.750 with a poincon, on a integral woven bracelet with ladder snap clasp, case back, dial and movement signed, width 20mm, bracelet 18.35cm

Rolex, Oyster Speedking, ref. 6020, a gold coloured wrist watch, no. 777172, circa 1952, manual wind movement, 17 jewels, adjusted to 2 positions, textured dial, applied baton markers with luminous dots, Dauphine hands, centre seconds hand, screw down case back, stamped 14K-0.585 with a poincon, screw down crown, on a non-original brown leather strap with gold plated pin buckle, case back, dial, movement and crown signed, accompanied by a service receipt from John Walker Ltd., dated 1st October 2019, diameter 29mm

Vacheron Constantin, a gold coloured wrist watch, no. 259104, manual wind movement, 18 jewels, adjusted to heat cold isochronism and 5 positions, silvered dial, Roman numerals, blued steel Feuille hands, snap case back, stamped 18K 0.750 with a poincon, on an unsigned black leather strap with gold plated pin buckle, case back, dial, movement and crown signed, width 22mm

Jaeger LeCoultre, ref. 9220-21, a gold coloured bracelet watch, no. 1470805, manual wind movement, cal. 895, black dial, Roman numerals, Feuille hands, snap case back, stamped 18K 0.750 with a poincon, on an integral gold coloured woven bracelet with snap clasp, case back, dial, movement, crown and clasp signed, diameter 33mm, bracelet 19cm

Heuer, Carrera, ref. 2448, a gold plated wrist watch, no. 120045, circa 1965, manual wind chronograph, 17 jewels, cal. Valjoux 72, black dial, applied baton markers with luminous dots, luminous pointed baton hands, centre chronograph hand, subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, stainless steel screw down case back, on a non-original black leather strap with pin buckle, diameter 36mm

Patek Philippe, Calatrava, ref. 3919R-001, an 18 carat gold wrist watch, circa 2001, manual wind, 18 jewels, cal. 215, adjusted to 5 positions and heat-cold isochronisms, white porcelain dial, Roman numerals, Feuille hands, subsidiary constant seconds dial, snap case, case back engraved Love 50, stamped with 18 carat gold common control mark, on a Patek Philippe brown lather strap with an 18 carat gold pin buckle, case back, dial, movement, crown, strap and buckle signed, with a Patek Philippe box, certificate of origin, instruction booklet, two pouches and outer card packaging, diameter 33.5mm Since the launch of the line in 1932, the Calatrava has been a mainstay of the Patek Philippe production becoming a byword for elegant simplicity. Produced between 1985 and 2006, the reference 3919 continued its predecessor’s distinctive ‘hobnail’ bezel but introduced the calibre 215PS which allowed a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. At 33.5mm it is smaller than its contemporary replacement but is considered my many collectors to be the quintessential Calatrava.

Patek Philippe, Calatrava, a gentleman’s yellow gold coloured wrist watch, , circa 1950s, manual wind movement, brushed silver sector dial with gold Roman numeral quarters, pointed hour and minute hands, subsidiary seconds dial to 6 o’clock, snap case back, on a Patek Philippe black alligator strap with yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle, dial signed, accompanied by a service estimate dated 2004, diameter 32mm

A Tudor Royal gentleman's wristwatch, manual with baton markers and in gold coloured metal case, diameter 34 mm.

A Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) Danish 'Oslo' Floor Lamp; the lamp stand approx 183 cms h, the shade in three sections, the largest approx 60 cms dia, the smallest approx 29 cms dia, with the original manual.

AN EDOUARD HEUER CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, c.1960's, "reverse panda" dial with part luminous silvered batons and hands, two silver registers recording minutes and continuous seconds, the manual wind movement in a chrome plated case with plain crown, on stitched leather strap (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)

AN ANGELUS "CHRONODATO" TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH, 1940's the silvered dial with outer date and seconds track, applied gilt metal Roman numerals and day and month apertures at 12 and 6, twin subsidiary dials for forty five minute register and running seconds, manual wind, un-numbered movement, in a plain gold plated case, expanding bracelet (Illustrated) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)

Omega; a lady's 9ct gold wristwatch, the silvered dial with baton indicators, to a manual wind movement, on a textured open link bracelet of rectangular design, and a snap-lock clasp, detailed Wristwear; Rotary; a Lady's 9ct gold cased wristwatch, with a manual wind movement on a leather strap, complete with box and paperwork and a Bueche Girod 9ct gold wristwatch, with quartz movement, on a textured gold strap, (with repairs), 43.8g gross combined (3).

A 9ct gold cased wristwatch, the white enamelled dial with black Arabic numbers and subsidiary seconds dial, the 12 o'clock detailed in blue, to a manual wind movement, on a replacement rolled gold bracelet; an open faced keyless wound silver fob watch, the case engraved with a vacant cartouche to a foliate and floriate ground; a gold plated hinged locket of oval shape, enclosing a photograph and lock of hair; and three various sized silver thimbles (6).

Cyma; a lady's yellow precious metal wristwatch, the signed silvered dial with baton indicators to a manual wind movement, on a yellow precious metal and stainless steel circular-link bracelet.

Two manual wind Swiss made pocket watches ( one on a chain )

Eleven books on ferns, to include Fern Growers Manual by Hoshizaki & Moran, Ferns of The Tropics, Hardy Ferns, Fern Guide, etc.

Eight military history books, 5 volumes of The Scottish Highlands, Highland Clans & Regiments by John S. Keltie, A Soldiers Experience or A Voice From The Ranks by T. Gowing being a personal narrative of The Crimean Campain, A Boy in The Peninsula War The Autobiography of Robert Blakeney by Julian Sturgis, published by John Murray (1899) and The Gurkhali Manual, published by G.W.P. Money (Captain The Third Gurkha Rifles 1942) (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: This set of books is undated but they are published by William McKenize which are the early editions as opposed to the Thomas C. Jack, Grange publishings that were published from 1887 onwards, so we would estimate the date of these to be somewhere between 1870 and 1880.

Dambuster 617 Squadron unsigned service manual for the V-1650-3, -7 and Merlin 68 and 69 Aircraft Engines printed 5 th May 1944. 133 pages. Good condition Est.

A continental Blue enamel open face silver pocket watch , the dial with Arabic numeral hour markers and gilt minute track, gilt hands the case back with central foliate reserve, fitted with a manual lever wind movement.. Gross weight 23.7 gramsEwbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

Tudor Gold dress watch, satin dial with batons and Arabic numerals at 12,3,6 and 9, gold hands and centre seconds, the polished case with faceted angular lugs, Rolex crown, fitted with a 1506 17 jewel manual wind Tudor calibre, 9 ct yellow gold case, mounted on a leather strap with yellow metal clasp, circa 1960's. CONDITIONLight scratching to case, mechanism functioning at time of inspection, strap and buckle showing signs of wear commensurate with age.Ewbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

Jaeger le Coultre Gentleman's dress watch the circular 18 carat gold case, the signed dial with baton hour markers and Roman numerals at 12,3,6 and 9, fitted with a manual wind movement and mounted on a stainless steel bracelet . Condition ReportMechanism winds and hands turn freely, not tested for time keeping, some light scratches to case when viewed under 10 x loupe.Ewbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

Bueche Girod A Ladies dress watch in a rectangular gold case, the signed champagne dial with gold baton hour markers at 12 and 6, fitted with a signed calibre 64 17 jewel manual wind movement, , hallmarked for 18 carat inside case back, and mounted on an integral link bracelet the concealed clasp hallmarked and marked RCP. Mechanism winds and functions but not tested for time keeping.Light scratches to case and bracelet when viewed under 10x loupe. Ewbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

Longines gentleman's wristwatch Ref 26643793 125 anniversary model, the signed silver dial with Arabic numerals, minute track, subsidiary seconds dial at 6 with dates 1867, 1992, fitted with a calibre L3962 manual wind movement ,the case back numbered 5254 and mounted on a replacement leather strap and buckle, 36mm case. . Mechanism winds and functions at time of inspection, but not tested for time keeping.Some light scratches to case sides.Ewbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

A Movado gentleman's wrist watch in stainless steel case ,the signed dial with Arabic numeral, minute track, subsidiary seconds dial, fitted with a manual wind movement and mounted on a steel articulated bracelet, Oris a stainless steel wristwatch of similar design (lacks crown), Olma deluxe wristwatch in square set case with centre seconds, Arabic numerals, minute track and manual wind movement mounted on a brown leather strap, A Bucherer ladies wristwatch in rectangular case fitted with a signed 'grand prix' 17 jewel manual wind movement. (4). CONDITIONEwbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

A 1950's Titus gentleman's chronograph wristwatch,in yellow metal case, the signed white dial marked non magnetic , with hourly applied gilt Arabic numerals, outer gilt telemeter and tachymeter tracks, and two subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for seconds and 30 minute recording, Brushed and polished round, snap on back, inner cap, crown flanked by twin buttons,fitted with a signed manual wind jewelled movement, numbered inside case 918, the inner case back numbered 112993 and marked metal mounted on an expanding bracelet... CONDITIONMovement functioning at time of inspection but not tested for timekeepingEwbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

A Rolex ladies wristwatch in an oval gold case, the white enamel signed dial with Arabic numeral hour markers and gilt bead minute markers, steel hands and fitted with a signed 15 jewel manual wind movement, the 9 carat gold, case numbered 1143502, Rolex W&D Swiss made inside case back and mounted on an expanding link bracelet. . CONDITIONMechanism winds and hands turn freely, not tested for time keeping.Light scratches to case back commensurate with ageGross weight 20.6 gramsEwbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

Jaeger Le Coutre Gentleman's wristwatch of square outline, the dial with silvered baton hour markers interspersed with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, the signed manual wind movement numbered mm 506760, the case back numbered 430347 and mounted on a black leather strap. A Certina club 2000 stainless steel gentleman's watch the silvered dial with date at 3 and fitted with an automatic movement, mounted on a leather strap, and a Longines ladies reference L4 135 4 Le Grand Classique wristwatch in stainless steel case, numbered 28625182 and fitted with a quartz movement. . CONDITIONEwbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

Rolex Gentleman's gold wristwatch, the circular signed dial with baton hour markers, plexiglass and fitted with a manual wind 8 jewel movement numbered 01014 N, marked for 18 ct Gold inside case back, and mounted on an integral mesh link bracelet with hallmarked clasp. CONDITIONMechanism functioning well at time of inspection but not tested for time keeping.Ewbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

Jaeger Le Coultre gentleman's Gold dress watch, the enamel signed dials with Arabic numeral and baton hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial, fitted with a signed manual wind movement numbered 491528 and p449/50, the case back marked for 18 ct, together with Osco Parat wristwatch in gold plated case and fitted with a 17 jewel movement.back marked inside for 18 carat. CONDITIONBoth watches wind and hands turn freely but not tested for time keepingEwbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

A 1920's ladies cocktail watch the rectangular gold case with foliate chased bezel, silvered dial with Arabic numeral hour markers surmounting a railway minute track, fitted with a Swiss 15 jewel manual wind movement, the case marked for 9ct gold case and mounted on a link bracelet with safety chain. This lots is to be sold on behalf of Woking And Sam Beare Hospices. CONDITIONEwbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

A Tissot Ladies reference 76053 dress watch , the signed silvered dial marked Tissot, Stylist, with baton hour markers fitted with a signed 17 jewel manual wind movement numbered 11873739, the case back numbered and 76053 and Hallmarked for 9 carat gold. on an integral bracelet and clasp, boxed with papers, together with a Rotary ladies dress watch, the gold case of rectangular outline surmounting a signed square brushed silver dial, fitted with a 17 jewel manual wind movement, the case back marked inside for 9 carat and numbered 35531 and mounted on an integral link bracelet, boxed.. CONDITIONEwbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

Omega, Gentleman's wristwatch in stainless steel case, the dial with Arabic numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial, fitted with a signed manual wind 15 jewel movement numbered 11262944, screw back.. CONDITIONMovement does not wind or functioning, dial faded, scratches to case.Ewbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

Patek Philippe Gentleman’s Reference 5296 R-0101 Calatrava wristwatch in 18 ct gold case, the circular signed dial with gold hour markers, minute track, date at three. Fitted with a calibre 324SC 29 jewel automatic movement  numbered 5874023/6042006, with an exhibition back and mounted on a black leather strap, the buckle signed and marked 750, with box, and leather wallet containing certificate of origin and manual. . CONDITIONMechanism functioning well at time of inspection but not tested for time keeping.Light scratches to sides of case back when viewed under 10 x Loupe.Slight wear to strap. Ewbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

A Haband ladies circular gold cased wristwatch , the signed dial with Arabic numeral hour markers, minute track and gilt hands, fitted with a 17 jewel manual wind movement, and mounted on a link bracelet the clap marked 585,and a Rotary ladies elite wristwatch in gold case the signed circular dial with baton hour markers , the case back marked 9 carat , and mounted on a leather strap with buckle.. CONDITIONHaband hands turn freely and movement winds, not tested for time keeping.Ewbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

Rolex a ladies wristwatch in elongated octagonal gold case, the foliate chased sides surmounting an unsigned dial with Arabic numeral hour markers and blued steel hands, fitted with a signed Prima 15 jewel manual wind movement,the hinged case back hallmarked for 18 carat and marked W &D ,Rolex 413, and mounted on a mesh link bracelet with clasp.. CONDITIONRolex, movement functioning at time of inspection .Weight 9 grams excluding glass and movementEwbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

Rolex Tudor Royal, Ladies reference 8536  ladies wristwatch with circular gold case, the signed deal with baton hour markers, Rolex signed crown, fitted with a manual wind mechanism and mounted on a 14 ct chased bracelet, 9 ct case, with box, tag, guarantee dated 1961 and outer box . CONDITIONMechanism winds and hands turn freely , not tested for timekeeping,  light scratches to case back  commensurate with age.Ewbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

Jaeger le Coultre stainless steel gentlemen's wrist watch the signed dial Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, manual wind movement, plexiglass, the back numbered B393755, and mounted on fabric strap with stainless steel buckle. CONDITIONHands turn freely and mechanism winds but not tested for time keeping, the case back , sides and glass have minor scratchesEwbanks do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.  Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images

Elíasson, Ólafur1967 Copenhagen360° Compass. 2009. Steel ring, wooden needle, nylon cord, wire and magnet. With suspension and original cardboard box. Ø 60 x 58cm. Numbered on label with work specification on original packaging: 95/360. Galerie Neugerriemschneider, Berlin (publisher). Number 95/360. A construction manual is enclosed to the multiple.Provenance:- Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia. Explanations to the CatalogueÓlafur Elíasson Denmark Land Art Light Art Contemporary Art Sculptures 2000s Multiple Mixed mediaElíasson, Ólafur1967 Kopenhagen360° Compass. 2009. Stahlring, Holznadel, Nylonschnur, Draht und Magnet, mit Aufhängung und originaler Kartonschachtel. Ø 60 x 58cm. Nummeriert auf Etikett mit Werkangaben auf originaler Schachtel: 95/360. Galerie Neugerriemschneider, Berlin (Hrsg.). Ex. 95/360. Dem Multiple liegt eine Aufbauanleitung bei.Provenienz:- Privatsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen. Erläuterungen zum KatalogÓlafur Elíasson Dänemark Landart Lichtkunst Zeitgenössische Kunst Objekte 2000er Multiple Mischtechnik- - -29.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer priceVAT margin scheme, VAT included, but not indicated and not reclaimableOptional:19.00 % VAT on the hammer price25.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer price19.00 % VAT on buyer's premiumArtist resale rights:1.50 % on hammer price over 400 EUR0.50 % on hammer price over 200,000 EUR0.25 % on hammer price over 350,000 EUR0.13 % on hammer price over 500,000 EUR

Three boxes of miscellaneous, books, Haynes car manual, chrome companion set, magazine rack, board games etc

BICKERTON PORTABLE FOLDING BICYCLE with case and manual

Circa 1500-1540 AD. A 'hand and a half' or 'Bastard' sword, with ring guard, double-edged broad blade, lenticular in section, with single short shallow fuller, running up the first third of its length; the hilt is complex with spherical pommel (style G), the grip is elegantly wrapped with a later iron wire, the cross-guard (style 5) is broad towards the edges, where the iron quillons are ending with three small notches; the handle with a side guard together with the knuckle bow, showing two additional rings on the lower part of the hilt, bowing towards the flat undecorated blade. See Schneider, H., Waffen in Schweizerischen Landesmuseum, GriffWaffen I, Zurich,1980; Talhoffer, H., Medieval Combat: a Fifteenth-Century Illustrated Manual of Swordfighting and Close-Quarter Combat, by Rector, M. (ed."). London, 2000; Oakeshott, E., Sword in hand, London, 2001; Scalini, M., A bon droyt, spade di uomini liberi, cavalieri e santi, Milano, 2007. 1.3 kg, 1.05m (41 1/4"). From an important private family collection of arms and armour; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s, and thence by descent; believed originally from Liege, Belgium; accompanied by an academic report by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato. By the second quarter of the 16th century, the long sword had become the 'Bastard' or 'hand and half sword', of which there are many beautiful surviving examples in excellent condition (Oakeshott, 2001, pp.137ff., figs.123-126), like the one here illustrated. The evolution of great and arming swords brought to the transformation of it in the Renaissance rapiers. The samples published by Oakeshott and kept in private collections, show how the developed hilt of the arming sword, which eventually become a rapier, was paralleled in the big 'bastard' swords. Held either in one or both hands, and also known as a ‘bastard’ sword, as its grip was not as long as a traditional two-handed sword, it can be dated to around 1500-1540 based on the decoration of its hilt. The three-notch ends of the crossbars (quillons) are quite flimsy while the finely spherical pommel recalls the swirling lobes that decorated contemporary flagons and candlestick stems. This appearance demonstrates a move away from the brutal simplicity of the medieval sword. The term 'bastard sword' was not, as supported by some scholars, a modern term, but already widely spread in the first half of 16th century. As a military weapon, it was kept in use by the Swiss for almost a century, with very few variations in shape, because it adhered perfectly to the organisational logic of the cantonal troops. So much so, that hundreds of specimens of this type are known, obviously with variations and best represented in the Swiss museums, especially in Zurich (Schneider, 1980, nn. 183-186, 190-195, 198, pp. 129-132, 134-136,138"). Many of them having complex hilts. This interesting piece belongs to the early period of diffusion of rapier in England. With all probability from a battlefield, a castle or a military site. The hilt and spatulate quillons and semi-basket guard for the knuckles is characteristically middle of the 16th century German. It was a long-term employed form, based on the shape of the swords used from horseback, hybridizing them with those of two-handed swords, thus defining an infantryman's sword, very effective against horsemen and pikemen. Its use, predominantly Germanic, involved training and a particular way of shielding, with guard positions, parades and lunges, all different from those of civilian side arms (Scalini, 2007, p.244"). Swords like this were among the most versatile weapons of the battlefield. It could be used one-handed on horseback, two-handed on foot; different techniques were used against armoured and unarmoured opponents; and the sword could even be turned around to deliver a powerful blow with the hilt. Mastery of the difficult physical skills of battle, was one of the chief attributes of the aristocrat. The art of combat was an essential part of a nobleman's education. Sigund Ringeck, a 15th-century fencing master, claimed knights should 'skilfully wield spear, sword, and dagger in a manly way.' These swords, gripped in both hands, were a potent weapon against armour before the development of firearms, but also continued to be used for long time after the diffusion of the guns and arquebuses on the European battlefield of XVI century. To fully appreciate the sword’s meaning for Ringeck as a sixteenth-century gentleman, it is important to understand its double role as both offensive weapon and costume accessory. As costume jewellery the decorative sword hilt flourished fully between 1580 and 1620. However, the seeds were sown long before. This ‘hand-and-a-half’ sword for use in foot combat carries an early sign of this development. No part of a medieval sword was made without both attack and defence in mind. Modern fencing encourages us to see the blade, in fact only the tip of the blade, as the sole attacking element of a sword and the hilt more as a control room and protector. Tight rules prevent the sword hand ever straying from the hilt and the spare hand from getting involved at all. This is a modern mistake. The fifteenth-century Fightbook published by the German fencing master, Hans Talhoffer, illustrates a more pragmatic approach as how two fashionably dressed men settle their differences using undecorated swords with thick diamond-section blades. The blades could be gripped as well as the hilt. The rounded pommels at the end of the grip, and at the ends to the quillons, not only balanced the swing of the sword but acted as hammerheads to deliver the ‘murder-stroke’. As soon as these elements ceased to be functional, they took on the role of adornment. This sword hints at the more decorative hilts produced later in the late 16th and 17th centuries. Swords themselves varied in weight and so did the crossguards. Also there are multiple different crossguards in this category, starting from simple ones with a single sidering or none at all to some complex 'baskets'. Fine condition. Rare.

LONGINES. A rare gentleman's German military Longines wristwatch c.1942. The black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial & luminous hands. Manual wind movement. The back of the case numbered DH1598. The inner case marked Longines 22188. The movement signed Longines 6402112. Case diameter approx. 32mm. The number 1598 on the back of the case, also repeated at the 11 o'clock lug. Replacement black leather strap. Note: All watches are sold as found & as entered by the vendor. It cannot be assumed by any bidder, nor can we provide a guarantee that any watch is in working order, is complete or all parts are original.

OO Gauge. A  boxed Heljan (HO) Manual Turntable together with a mixed group of railway related items including 5 unopened Wagon kits by Parkside, trackside accessory kits by Ratio, an assortment of decals, four unopened SuperQuick card Building kits, unboxed trackside accessories etc. A Bburago Ford Focus RS WRC 02 in 1:18 scale in Welsh Rally livery, appears G+/VG boxed, is also included as part of this lot.