A BRONZE FIGURE OF DURGA SLAYING THE BUFFALO DEMON, DECCAN, 18TH CENTURY the eight-armed goddess holding the tail and the emerging head of the d...
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A CHIEN SENG BRONZE FRAGMENT DEPICTING BUDDHA, THAILAND, CIRCA 15TH CENTURY his tunic hanging over his left shoulder, with arched eyebrows and e...
A TANTRIC PAINTING, RAJASTHAN, WESTERN INDIA, 19TH CENTURY gouache with gold on paper, depicting a yantra within a lotus border, with central ...
A SHADOW PUPPET, EASTERN DECCAN, SOUTHERN INDIA, 19TH CENTURY painted, cut and pierced vellum, depicting three cobras, their bodies entwined in ...
A COCONUT CUTTER, SOUTH INDIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY iron and carved wood, with circular concave bowl attached to rectangular footplate flanked by ...
A COPPER REPOUSSE VIRABHADRA PLAQUE, WESTERN DECCAN, 19TH CENTURY of rectangular form, the four-armed deity depicted in relief, holding sword an...
AN AYUTHIA GREY SANDSTONE HEAD OF BUDDHA, THAILAND, CIRCA 16TH CENTURY with elongated features, arched eyebrows, downward gaze and tightly curle...
AN ORACLE FIGURE, KERALA, INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY wearing a dhoti and elaborate belt, a strap over his left shoulder, a band tied across his ...
A LARGE SHADOW PUPPET, DECCAN, SOUTHERN INDIA, 19TH CENTURY painted, cut and pierced vellum, depicting a nobleman wearing elaborate costume and ...
TWO SMOKING PIPES, DECCAN, SOUTHERN INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY each with long ridged shaft and slender faceted upturned burner, with trumpet-like...
A CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF DURGA SLAYING THE BUFFALO DEMON, NEPAL, 19TH CENTURY on lotus base on raised plinth, the eight-armed goddess with her fe...
? A SINHALESE WORKBOX, SRI LANKA, LATE 19TH CENTURY ebony, inlaid with porcupine quill and ivory, the hinged lid opening to reveal engraved ivor...
A CHAM GREY STONE HEAD OF BUDDHA, VIETNAM, 9TH/10TH CENTURY with full lips, arched eyebrows and curled hair with tiered conical usnisa, mounted ...
A BRONZE FIGURE OF DURGA MAHISASURAMARDINI, WESTERN DECCAN, 18TH CENTURY the eight-armed goddess spearing the emerging demon with her trident, h...
A BRASS PAN BOX (PAN DAN), NORTHERN INDIA, CIRCA 1900 the lid in the form of a female head in classical Greek style, 9.5cm high
TWO BRONZE PAN BOXES IN THE FORM OF ELEPHANTS, RAJASTHAN, CIRCA 1900 the larger ridden by a mahout, the upper part forming a hinged lid, 14, 7...
TWO SMALL CARVED WOOD FIGURES, BURMA (NOW MYANMAR), CIRCA 1900 each standing on a lotus base, wearing coat and turban, with one hand raised, 22....
Lot 373
GREAT WAR; 1920, BOUCHOR J.F. SOUVENIRS DE LA GRANDE GUERRE, 1914 - 1915, PUBLISHED PARIS: LA
GREAT WAR; 1920, BOUCHOR J.F. SOUVENIRS DE LA GRANDE GUERRE, 1914 - 1915, PUBLISHED PARIS: LA RENAISSANCE DU LIVRE, ED, MIGNOT illustrated with 64...
Lot 168A
DAVID SWIFT, A VINTAGE ACOUSTIC GUITARS Bearing label to interior, dated Witley, 1986, together with
DAVID SWIFT, A VINTAGE ACOUSTIC GUITARS Bearing label to interior, dated Witley, 1986, together with a Herald Model HL44 and an Encore electric gu...
Lot 372
C1935 ADOLF HITLER SAMMELWERK PICTURE SERIES LARGE CIGARETTE CARDS From Group 65, Numbers include,
C1935 ADOLF HITLER SAMMELWERK PICTURE SERIES LARGE CIGARETTE CARDS From Group 65, Numbers include, 123, 26, 115, 151, 76, 96, 62, 143, 174, 86, 11...
Lot 490
KAY NIXON, BRITISH, 1895 - 1988, WASHED MONOCHROME A collection of eight studies of farm animals and
KAY NIXON, BRITISH, 1895 - 1988, WASHED MONOCHROME A collection of eight studies of farm animals and children, to include ‘French Gipsy Boy Goat a...
Lot 392
GRAHAM GREENE, THE COMEDIANS, DUST JACKET BY IVAN LAPPER First published for The Bodley Head Ltd, by
GRAHAM GREENE, THE COMEDIANS, DUST JACKET BY IVAN LAPPER First published for The Bodley Head Ltd, by William Clowes & Sons Ltd, 1966. Condition: ...
Lot 474
SHAHRAM KARIMI, BN 1957, A LARGE IRANIAN OIL ON CANVAS Landscape, battle scene, large gun and
SHAHRAM KARIMI, BN 1957, A LARGE IRANIAN OIL ON CANVAS Landscape, battle scene, large gun and burning oil fields, titled 'Oil Series 4’, dated 20...
Lot 362
BARBARA STONEY, ENID BLYTON BIOGRAPHY, 1974 With signed and inscribed postcard by Enid Blyton, dated
BARBARA STONEY, ENID BLYTON BIOGRAPHY, 1974 With signed and inscribed postcard by Enid Blyton, dated 1954 (un-posted).
Lot 417
ONE DIRECTION, AN ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHED DRUM SKIN Signed by Harry Styles and all members, in a fitted
ONE DIRECTION, AN ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHED DRUM SKIN Signed by Harry Styles and all members, in a fitted box frame with photograph. (approx 64cm x 40c...
A 1962 - 1965 CHURCHILL ANTHOLOGY HIS LIFE AND TIMES PAINTING AS A PASTIME, ODHAMS PRESS Comprising 'A Churchill Anthology' Selections from the wr...
Lot 370
DIE NACHKRIEGSZEIT, 1918 - 1934, PHOTO CARD ALBUM 'The rise of the 3rd Reich' with full set of
DIE NACHKRIEGSZEIT, 1918 - 1934, PHOTO CARD ALBUM 'The rise of the 3rd Reich' with full set of pictures. Condition: good
Lot 368
RUTH RENDELL, THE CROCODILE BIRD, 1993, LIMITED EDITION (97/150) Signed to title, along with Ruth
368RUTH RENDELL, THE CROCODILE BIRD, 1993, LIMITED EDITION (97/150) Signed to title, along with Ruth
RUTH RENDELL, THE CROCODILE BIRD, 1993, LIMITED EDITION (97/150) Signed to title, along with Ruth Rendell, 'A Sight For Sore Eyes'.
DAN BROWN, THE DA VINCI CODE, PASTED IN SIGNATURE ON PUBLISHER’S BOOKPLATE, 2003, BANTAM Dust jacket worn.
Lot 327
A 19TH CENTURY STYLE BONE SCRIMSHAW TRINKET BOX In shape of a coffin, with etched whaling scene to
A 19TH CENTURY STYLE BONE SCRIMSHAW TRINKET BOX In shape of a coffin, with etched whaling scene to lid, complete with skeleton within and written ...
Lot 169A
YAMAHA, A VINTAGE FG JUNIOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR Having a faux tortoise shell guard, bearing label ‘
YAMAHA, A VINTAGE FG JUNIOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR Having a faux tortoise shell guard, bearing label ‘Yamaha FG Junior JR1’, in a protective carry case. ...
WWII INTEREST, A GROUP OF TWENTY PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS OF HERMANN GOERING Including that of his earlier career and photographs of his family from the ...
Lot 361
AIRD CATHERINE, AMBLER ERIC, BRETT SIMON, DEIGHTON LEN, FRASER ANTONIA, GILBERT MICHEAL, HILL
AIRD CATHERINE, AMBLER ERIC, BRETT SIMON, DEIGHTON LEN, FRASER ANTONIA, GILBERT MICHEAL, HILL REGINALD,, JAMES P.D., KEATING H.R.F., LOVESEY PETER...
Lot 46
A GEORGIAN SILVER AND CORAL CHILD'S RATTLE Having a whistle finial, six bells, engraved decoration
46A GEORGIAN SILVER AND CORAL CHILD'S RATTLE Having a whistle finial, six bells, engraved decoration
A GEORGIAN SILVER AND CORAL CHILD'S RATTLE Having a whistle finial, six bells, engraved decoration and carved coral handle, bearing maker's mark ...
Lot 202
A VINTAGE POST EDWARDIAN OAK CASED TABLE TOP BUTTER CHURN Metal mounted, fully fitted interior
A VINTAGE POST EDWARDIAN OAK CASED TABLE TOP BUTTER CHURN Metal mounted, fully fitted interior with an original working handle. (top 46cm x 22cm ...
A VINTAGE CONTINENTAL SILVER NOVELTY 'SWORD' LETTER OPENER having embossed decoration, indistinctly marked to blade. (approx 15cm) Condition: good
Lot 359
GRAHAM GREENE, TENTH MAN, 1985, BODLEY HEAD, CUT SIGNATURE TO HALF TITLE D/J worn., marked verso
GRAHAM GREENE, TENTH MAN, 1985, BODLEY HEAD, CUT SIGNATURE TO HALF TITLE D/J worn., marked verso of half-title, glue from signature inlay.
JOHN LE CARRÉ, BERLIN GAME, WITH SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH.
Lot 112
BARRETT AND SONS, A VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED READING LAMP Having a dome form shield, makers label '
BARRETT AND SONS, A VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED READING LAMP Having a dome form shield, makers label 'Piccadilly London'. (approx 26cm) Condition: sp...
Lot 482
JAMES PRIDDEY, R.B.S.A., AN ENGLISH SCHOOL ORIGINAL BLACK AND WHITE ETCHING Christchurch Passage,
482JAMES PRIDDEY, R.B.S.A., AN ENGLISH SCHOOL ORIGINAL BLACK AND WHITE ETCHING Christchurch Passage,
JAMES PRIDDEY, R.B.S.A., AN ENGLISH SCHOOL ORIGINAL BLACK AND WHITE ETCHING Christchurch Passage, Birmingham, awarded bronze and silver medals at ...
JOHN LE CARRÉ, THE NIGHT MANGER, FIRST EDITION Signed to title, 2nd impression.
Lot 328
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE STYLE BONE DOCTORS FIGURE Nude woman lying in recumbent position. (13cm)
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE STYLE BONE DOCTORS FIGURE Nude woman lying in recumbent position. (13cm) Condition: good overall
Lot 537
A 20TH CENTURY OAK LAURA ASHLEY SINGLE SLEIGH BED (length 184cm x 98cm x h 103cm) Condition: good
537A 20TH CENTURY OAK LAURA ASHLEY SINGLE SLEIGH BED (length 184cm x 98cm x h 103cm) Condition: good
A 20TH CENTURY OAK LAURA ASHLEY SINGLE SLEIGH BED (length 184cm x 98cm x h 103cm) Condition: good overall, some light marks
A 1960’S NSU 49CC QUICKLY MOPED With blue and white livery, cushioned leather seat, petrol, taxation class: historic vehicle, V5C document include...
Lot 254
A COLLECTION OF 20TH CENTURY CLOTH BADGES To include American Police, Volusia County, Cleveland,
A COLLECTION OF 20TH CENTURY CLOTH BADGES To include American Police, Volusia County, Cleveland, Deputy Sheriff and a Gas fabric armband, together...
Lot 192
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY SARCOPHAGUS SHAPED TEA CADDY, CIRCA 1830 Fitted interior with two lidded
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY SARCOPHAGUS SHAPED TEA CADDY, CIRCA 1830 Fitted interior with two lidded canisters tea glass bowl - missing, raised on four ...
Lot 487A
DISNEY CINEMATOGRAPHY PRODUCTION INTEREST, 1976, BUTTERFLY BALL CARTOON FILM STUDY Made by Halas &
DISNEY CINEMATOGRAPHY PRODUCTION INTEREST, 1976, BUTTERFLY BALL CARTOON FILM STUDY Made by Halas & Batchelor, 1974, depicting group of amusing ani...
Lot 388
DOS DRITTE REICH, 1933 - 1938, SEVEN VOLUMES In a storage case. Condition: good, some natural wear
DOS DRITTE REICH, 1933 - 1938, SEVEN VOLUMES In a storage case. Condition: good, some natural wear
Lot 167
A 19TH CENTURY MAUCHLINE WARE CALLING CARD CASE Bearing images of Braemar Castle Linn of Quoich
A 19TH CENTURY MAUCHLINE WARE CALLING CARD CASE Bearing images of Braemar Castle Linn of Quoich Braemar. (approx 5cm x 10cm)
Lot 482A
JAMIE SHOVLIN, BRITISH, B. 1978, MIXED MEDIA AND COLLAGE ON PAPER 'Lustfaust, Christian Emerich,
482AJAMIE SHOVLIN, BRITISH, B. 1978, MIXED MEDIA AND COLLAGE ON PAPER 'Lustfaust, Christian Emerich,
JAMIE SHOVLIN, BRITISH, B. 1978, MIXED MEDIA AND COLLAGE ON PAPER 'Lustfaust, Christian Emerich, German Tour, 1977-78’, framed. (270cm x 205cm) ...
Lot 261
A LARGE BRONZED METAL COMICAL 'HUNTING HARE' STATUE Standing pose with shotgun on oval base, cast
261A LARGE BRONZED METAL COMICAL 'HUNTING HARE' STATUE Standing pose with shotgun on oval base, cast
A LARGE BRONZED METAL COMICAL 'HUNTING HARE' STATUE Standing pose with shotgun on oval base, cast monogram 'Kings' to base. (approx 90cm) Conditi...
A MIXED COLLECTION OF VICTORIAN AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY COPPER AND BRASS KITCHEN ACCESSORIES Consisting of two copper fish kettles, brass and copp...
Lot 153A
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CHINESE CORAL CARVINGS Carved with an elder with fish and a female
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CHINESE CORAL CARVINGS Carved with an elder with fish and a female with musical instrument. (approx 17cm) Conditio...
Lot 158A
HENRY BROWN AND SONS, AN EDWARDIAN CARVED WOOD AND BRASS WOODWORKER'S TOOL Marked to brass, signed
HENRY BROWN AND SONS, AN EDWARDIAN CARVED WOOD AND BRASS WOODWORKER'S TOOL Marked to brass, signed to wooden frame ‘F. Culshaw’. (approx 34cm) Co...
RUTH RENDELL NOVELS, ALL SIGNED FIRST EDITIONS Including ‘Shake Hands Forever’, ‘Live Flesh’, ‘Make Death Love Me’, ‘Master of The Moor’, ‘The Kil...
STAR TREK, A COLLECTION OF FORTY BOXED DIECAST MODEL VEHICLES Published by Eagle Moss Ltd, Beaumont House, together with additional forty unboxed ...
Lot 366
BARBARA VINE NOVELS, PSEUDONYM OF RUTH RENDELL, ALL SIGNED FIRST EDITIONS Including ‘The House of
BARBARA VINE NOVELS, PSEUDONYM OF RUTH RENDELL, ALL SIGNED FIRST EDITIONS Including ‘The House of Stairs’ with tipped in signature, dust jackets w...
Lot 172A
DR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP, A VINTAGE ADVERTISING SIGN. (31cm) Condition: chips to border and centre
DR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP, A VINTAGE ADVERTISING SIGN. (31cm) Condition: chips to border and centre
A COLLECTION OF FORTY-SEVEN ROCK AND POP MEMORABILIA VINYL RECORDS, PREDOMINANTLY 1980’S Including a signed copy of Barron Knights, The Beatles - ...
Lot 184A
A CONTEMPORARY CHROME THREE BOTTLE CHAMPAGNE COOLER With an engraved Napoleon Bonaparte crest and
A CONTEMPORARY CHROME THREE BOTTLE CHAMPAGNE COOLER With an engraved Napoleon Bonaparte crest and quote to the tapering body, including a slot for...
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