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Lot 214
Vinyl - 8 Punk & New Wave LPs, 1 12" single and 29 7" singles to include X-Ray Spex Germ Free Adolescents (original UK press with printed inner), The Jam Snap! (with free 7" and merch insert), Blondie (2 LPs, 1 12" 6 7"), Bow Wow Wow, Sex Pistols (3 7"), Sham 69 (7"), The Undertones (7"), The Specials (7"), Tubeway Army (7") and others. LPs Vg+ overall, 7" Vg overall
Lot 99
PALASH MODEL 1889 | GERMANY, GERMAN | Model pattern: Pattern 1889 | Country: Germany | Date: beginning of the 20th century | Marking: Ges. Gesch. (Left side of blade), Hussaren regt. Landgrave Friedrich II. Von Hessen Bamberg (2.kurhess.) No. 14 (right side of blade) | Condition: The condition corresponds to the age of the gun, with visible patina on the metal parts of the scabbard and minor wear on the hilt | Lot information | Palash model 1889, made at the beginning of the 20th century. The blade is richly decorated with etching, marked "Ges. Gesch." on the left side, while the right side bears the inscription "Hussaren-Regt. Landgraf Friedrich II. von Hessen-Homburg (2. Kurhess.) No. 14". This palash was intended for hussar regiment no. 14 of the German army. The pommel has a metal head and handle covered in ribbed black leather. The basket cover is decorated with the emblem of a double-headed German eagle with a heraldic shield. The blade is decorated on both sides with etched motifs, including floral ornaments and military symbolism. A steel scabbard with an eye for suspension is included. | Dimensions | Length: 910 mm | Blade: 775 mm | Weight: 1 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
Lot 98
PALASH MODEL 1889 | PRUSSIA / GERMANY (SOLINGEN), GERMAN | Model pattern: Pattern 1889 | Country: Prussia / Germany (Solingen) | Date: 1889 - 1918 | Marking: Carl Eickhorn Solingen, Erfurt, crown (blade) 69.R.11.7. (Scabbard) | Manufacturer: Carl Eickhorn, Solingen | Condition: Handle leather with traces of heavy wear | Lot information | Palash model 1889 intended for infantry officers of the Prussian and later German army, produced in the years 1889-1918. Made by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen. Straight blade, ground on one side, made of polished steel, marked "Carl Eickhorn Solingen, Erfurt, crown".Brass basket guard, decorated with a Prussian eagle relief. Handle covered in black leather with visible traces of heavy wear, wrapped with wire. Metal head integrated into the structure of the shield. Metal scabbard, black lacquered, stamped "69.R.11.7.", corresponding to the unit. The set includes the original leather tassel (portepee). This broadsword was the standard service melee weapon of German infantry officers in the pre-World War I period. | Dimensions | Length: 960 mm | Blade: 805 x 24 mm | Weight: 1,2 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
Lot 53
CORD PATTERN 1869 | AUSTRIA-HUNGARY, AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN | Model pattern: Pattern 1869 | Country: Austria Hungary | Date: end of the 19th century | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Cord for Austrian military officials, pattern 1869 (Degen Muster 1869 für Militär-Intendantur-Beamte), made at the end of the 19th century.The blade is straight, double-edged, with a center cut, tapering to the point. Brass pommel, guard and crosspiece, with a simple design adapted to the functional needs of military officials. Oval cross-section handle, braided with fine wire for a firmer grip. The brass bowl of the shield is smooth, without decorations, providing protection for the hand. A bulbous head with a short end.The set includes a black leather scabbard with brass fittings and a pair of suspension rings. It bears visible signs of wear.This cord was a standard part of the equipment of military officials of the Austro-Hungarian Army, where it served as a ceremonial and official weapon. | Dimensions | Length: 945 mm | Blade: 792 x 19 mm | Weight: 880 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
Lot 103
BRITISH MILITARY KNIFE KUKRI MK II | ENGLAND, ENGLISH | Model pattern: Mark II | Country: England | Date: 1939 - 1945 | Condition: Included is a scabbard that is cracked at the top | Lot information | British Kukri Mk II military knife, used by Gurkha units in the British Army during WWII. This model was the standard fighting knife of the Gurkhas and stood out for its robustness and effectiveness in combat. | Dimensions | Length: 475 mm | Blade: 360 x 50 mm | Weight: 1,2 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
Lot 140
PERCUSSION RIFLE | CENTRAL EUROPE, CENTRAL EUROPEAN | Country: Central Europe | Date: 2nd half of the 19th century | Marking: 862, eagle (lock plate), inscription from illegible letters (barrel) | Condition: Very good | Lot information | Percussion rifle from the 2nd half of the 19th century, assembled from various parts from different regions and periods. The lock corresponds to the Austrian infantry rifle Lorenz model 1862, which was the standard equipment of the Austrian army and was widely used in other countries as well. The barrel is of Oriental (Balkan) origin, originally intended for a flintlock rifle, which indicates a rebuilding and modernization of the weapon in a later period.The stock bears characteristic Balkan engravings and inlays, which indicates a regional modification. The signature "862" added is visible on the lock plate | Dimensions | Length: 1980 mm | Caliber: 16 mm | Barrel: 1320 mm ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
Lot 74
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN FANG PATTERN 1853/62 | AUSTRIA, AUSTRIAN | Model pattern: 1853/62 | Country: Austria | Date: 1889 - 1915 | Marking: A, SILVER, GF (blade), E R 15152 (crossbar) | Condition: Traces of shallow removed corrosion on the blade No scabbard | Lot information | Austro-Hungarian fang model 1853/62 with a wooden handle, which was used after 1889. This model was part of the equipment of the Austro-Hungarian army and was mainly used for auxiliary and combat purposes. The blade is marked A, STRIBRNI, GF, the bar is stamped E R 15152. No scabbard. There are traces of shallow removed corrosion on the blade. | Dimensions | Length: 630 mm | Blade: 462 mm | Weight: 1,1 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
Lot 57
CORD WITH BASKET VZ. 24 FOR ARMY OFFICERS | BÖHMEN / TSCHECHIEN, CZECH / BOHEMIAN | Model pattern: Pattern 24 | Country: Czechoslovakia | Date: 1924 - 1939 | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Kord with basket model 24 intended for officers of the Czechoslovak army, produced in the period 1924-1939. The blade is straight, ground on both sides, tapering to a sharp tip, with a polished surface. Basket guard richly decorated with etched ornamental motifs, smoothly transitioning into the stirrup protecting the handle. Handle covered in black leather, wrapped with wire, finished with a metal pommel. Metal scabbard, nickel-plated, with visible traces of use and local oxidation of the surface. This cord was part of the ceremonial equipment of officers of the security forces of the first Czechoslovak Republic. | Dimensions | Length: 880 mm | Blade: 745 x 20 mm | Weight: 850 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
Lot 23
SABER FOR MOUNTED ARTILLERY MODEL 1829 | FRANCE, FRENCH | Model pattern: Pattern 1829 | Country: France | Date: half of the 19th century | Marking: Embossed acceptance marks on handle bar, 109A (transom) G 33 (transom from bottom) | Condition: No sheath | Lot information | French saber model 1829, intended for mounted artillerymen, produced in the middle of the 19th century. This model was introduced as the standard equipment of the artillery units of the French army and is characterized by a robust construction suitable for both combat and service purposes.The blade is curved, single-edged with a full spine and a longitudinal groove, typical of French military sabers of this era. The brass handle with a single trigger provides a firm grip, while the buttstock is massive and ensures the weapon's balance. The handle bar is stamped with acceptance marks, the crossbar is marked "109A" and the underside of the crossbar is marked "G 33" | Dimensions | Length: 950 mm | Blade: 800 x 31 mm | Weight: 910 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
Lot 169
REVOLVER "J. GASSER" | AUSTRIA (VIENNA), AUSTRIAN | Country: Austria (Vienna) | Date: 1870 - 1898 | Marking: Torso markings of Austrian units, among others "2lstb 21". | Weapon Number: 31098 | Manufacturer: J. Gasser | Condition: Heavily damaged by corrosion, mechanism non-functional | Lot information | Austrian Gasser M1870 revolver, manufactured for the Imperial Army in Austria-Hungary. Single-action revolver with open frame, robust construction and large caliber. Handle with grooved wooden grips, the lower part finished with a metal loop for a loop. Barrel long, smooth. Cylinder with six chambers, manually rotated when cock is pulled. Signature includes torso markings of Austrian units, including "2lstb 21". Weapon number: 31098. | Dimensions | Length: 310 mm | Caliber: 11 mm | Barrel: 180 mm ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
Lot 83
BAYONET PATTERN 1895 | AUSTRIA (STEYR), AUSTRIAN | Model pattern: Pattern 1895 | Country: Austria / Hungary (Budapest) | Date: 1914 - 1939 | Marking: GFGY (left side of blade), eagle (right side of blade and scabbard carrier), G85 / 956 (handle head) | Condition: Good | Lot information | Bayonet model 1895 intended for the Mannlicher short rifle model 1895, used by non-commissioned officers of the Austro-Hungarian army in the years 1914-1918. Made by Österreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft (OEWG), blade marked "OEWG" and Austrian eagle. The blade is straight, ground on one side, with a longitudinal groove. The surface of the blade bears traces of secondary nickel plating, done for walking purposes. Handle with wooden grips fixed with rivets, without grommet for tassel. Metal scabbard, with traces of corrosion removed, marked with an eagle on the nose. This bayonet was the standard equipment of the Austro-Hungarian infantry during the First World War. | Dimensions | Length: 350 mm | Blade: 242 x 22 mm | Weight: 260 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
Lot 59
SMALL CORD | SLOVAKIA, SLOVAK | Country: Slovakia | Condition: Very good | Lot information | Replica of a cord for members of the army of the Slovak Republic from 1939-1945.The blade is straight, double-edged, with a central rib, tapering to a sharp point. Brass shield, arched like an ace, with a central oval medallion bearing a relief of a double cross on a trefoil, which is the state symbol of the Slovak Republic from the mentioned period.A handle of oval cross-section, with side brown plates attached by rivets, finished with a brass pommel decorated with engraved decoration. Brown leather covered scabbard, with brass fittings, containing two suspension rings.This cord is a replica of a historical pattern and the brown finish with bronze handle is atypical compared to the more commonly found versions. | Dimensions | Length: 345 mm | Blade: 220 x 25 mm | Weight: 420 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
Lot 76
FANG MODEL 1909 "INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA UCSUAREZY CIA" | ARGENTINA, ARGENTINE | Model pattern: Pattern 1909 | Country: Argentina | Date: after 1909 | Marking: Industria Argentina Ucsuarezy Cia (left side of blade), logo in the form of a wreath, letters E - A below it (right side of blade), G 03544 (right side of crossbar) | Weapon Number: G 03544 | Manufacturer: Industria Argentina Ucsuarezy Cia | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Argentine fang model 1909, produced after 1909 by Industria Argentina Ucsuarezy Cia. This model was part of the standard equipment of the Argentine army. The blade is marked Industria Argentina Ucsuarezy Cia (left side), on the right side there is a logo in the form of a wreath with the letters E - A. The crosspiece is stamped G 03544. The scabbard is included with traces of wear. | Dimensions | Length: 500 mm | Blade: 370 mm | Weight: 880 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
Lot 404
A collection of approximately twenty WWI and WWII cap badges including The King's Own Scottish Borderers, The West Riding, Royal Winnipeg Rifles, Fear Naught cap badge, Royal Engineers, Army Service Corps Officer's cap badge, Hampshire Regiment, East Lancashire Regiment Officer's cap badge, Royal Engineers cap badge, Royal Army Ordnance Corps cap badge, Royal Military Police, Worcestershire Regiment WWII cap badge etc, also a small quantity of military buttons, sundry all world coins and a mid 20th century ornate brass cased dagger with scabbard, length of blade 10cm, overall length 20cm, length including scabbard 21cm, also a miniature 44mm size type block inscribed with The Lord's Prayer.
Lot 506
THE CLASSICS OF MEDICINE LIBRARY; a collection of approximately twenty-five green gilt tooled leather bound books, including 'Time to Heal', 'Classic Descriptions of Diseases', 'Diseases of the Mind', 'Rush on the Yellow Fever', 'Diseases of the Army', 'The Whole Course of Chirurgerie', etc.
Lot 403
A framed collection of approximately forty-eight military cap badges including King's Royal Rifle Corps, Wiltshire Regiment, British Army Infantry Regiment, Berkshire Regiment, Northamptonshire Regiment, Essex Regiment, Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Regiment, Welsh Regiment, South Lancashire Regiment, Dorset Regiment, South Staffordshire Regiment, East Surrey Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, Border Regiment, Royal Sussex Regiment, East Lancashire Regiment, Cambridge Regiment, Worcestershire Regiment, Gloucestershire Regiment, etc.
Lot 286
A collection of coins, banknotes and fantasy banknotes, to include The 95th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II Fine Silver Proof $1 coin, Solomon Islands 2021, with CoA; a Peru 20 nuevos soles silver coin, commemorating the centenary of the modern Olympics; eight Windsor Mint 50 Years Decimalisation silver-plated coins, in wooden presentation box; other British, Commonwealth, Irish, European coins; a Confederate States of America Richmond $10 banknote (1864); a WW2 Polish 500 Zlotys banknote (1940); other British, Commonwealth, European, Asian, and African banknotes, some uncirculated; and a collection of fantasy banknotes, to include James Bond; The Hulk; Bank of Peckham; Bank of Dad's Army and others.Qty: 1 box
Lot 7333
Dad's Army (British TV sitcom 1968-1977) - An original 1970 hand-typed filming schedule for the WWII set comedy series written by James Perry and David Crofts. Featuring script segments and directions from series four episodes 'Don't Forget The Diver', 'The Big Parade' and 'Don't Fence Me In', location details, travel and accomodation arrangements and other important information for the cast and crew. Back page signed in blue ink by James Beck (Private Walker) "Too (?), Who Is Really Rather Lovely, James B". Provenance: The vendor's mother, Mrs Jean Bishop, ran The Anchor Hotel where the cast and crew stayed during filming. They became good friends over the years and even attended the vendor's 21st birthday party
Lot 7068
A varied collection of LPs and 12" singles including White Noise - 'An Electric Storm' (ILPS 9099, repress with Island pink rim labels), Gary Numan - 'The Pleasure Principle' (Bega 10) and 'I, Assassin' (Bega 40, vinyl and sleeve F), Tubeway Army - 'Tubeway Army' (BEGA 4) and 'Replicas' (BEGA 7), Frankie Goes To Holloywood - 'War (Hidden)' 12" picture disc (WARTZ 3), Visage - 'Visage' (2490 157) and 'Fade To Grey' 12" (POSPX 194), Tangerine Dream - 'Phaedra' (V 2010), Ian Dury - 'New Boots And Panties' (SEEZ4), Fleetwood Mac - 'Rumours' (WB 56 344), Dexy's Midnight Runners - 'Too-Rye-Ay' (MERS 5), Ultravox - 'Vienna' (CHR 1296) and 'Vienna' 12" (CHS 12 2481), Adam And The Ants - 'Kings Of The Wild Frontier' (CBS 84549), Meat Loaf - 'Midnight Lost And Found' (EPC 25243) and 'Dead Ringer' (EPC 83645), Thin Lizzy - 'Chinatown' (6359 030), Howard Jones - 'Human's Lib' (WX1) and Toyah - 'Anthem' (20, vinyl F-VG, sleeves generally VG)
Lot 7253
A collection of predominantly 1980s Rock and Pop 7" singles including Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Highway, The Beautiful South, X-Ray Spex, Van Halen, Cinderella, Black Sabbath, ELO, Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, Tubeway Army, Mike Oldfield, Soul II Soul, The Police, The Lightining Seeds etc. (approx. 45, vinyl generally VG-VG+). Together with a 1960s Everly Brothers concert programme
Lot 14
Jazz 12" albums. A collection of 23 LPs. Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelly; 'with The Quintet of the Hot Club of France' (ACL 1158) VG+/VG, The Quintet of the Hot Club of France; 'Swing 35-39' (ECM 2051) VG/VG, Django Reinhardt; 'Django In Rome 1949-50' (PCS 7146) VG/VG, Django Reinhardt; 'His Best Recordings From 1935-1953' (6.28441 DP) VG/VG+, Glenn Miller; 'A Memorial 1944-1969' (GM.1) VG+/VG+, Billie Holiday; 'Don't Explain' (RCS 1287) VG+/VG+, Nilsson; 'A Little Touch Of Schmilsson In The Night' (SF 8371) VG/VG+, Louis Armstrong; 'Louis Armstrong' (SHM 639) VG+/VG+, Louis Armstrong; 'Hello, Dolly!' (CPS 73) VG/VG, Fats Waller and His Rhythm; 'Handful of Keys' (INT 1050) VG/VG+, Fats Waller; 'Ain't Misbehavin'' (INTS 1071) VG/VG+, Errol Garner Trio; 'All Of Me' (RM 116) VG/VG, Al Bowlly; 'Al Bowlly' (SH 146) VG/VG+, Al Bowlly; 'Al Bowlly in New York' (JOY'D'288) VG+/VG+, Fletcher Henderson; 'Harlem In The Thirties' (OL-7118) VG+/VG+, Carmen Cavallaro; 'Informally Yours' (LAT 8346) VG+/VG+, Norman Percival; 'Puttin' On The Ritz' (PFU 4001) VG/VG+, Paul Whiteman; 'The Famous Paul Whiteman "Jazz A La King" (1920-1936)' (PM 42413) VG+/VG+, Peter Skellern; 'A String Of Pearls' (MERL 10) VG/VG+, Nat King Cole; 'The Touch Of Your Lips' (T 853) VG/VG+, Billie Holiday; 'Lady Day' (LPJT 10) VG/VG+, Glenn Miller And The Army Air Force Band; 'This Is Glenn Miller And The Army Air Force Band' (DHY 0004) VG+/VG+,
Lot 241
A collection of fifty British regimental military cap and collar badges to include The 3rd Kings Royal Irish Hussars, Northumberland Hussars, Royal Horse Guards, City of London Yeomanry, Army Remount Service, 14th Kings Hussars, Royal Flying Corps, 3rd County Of London Yeomanry and The Hampshire Yeomanry, all complete with rear fasteners.
Lot 132
Royal Army Medical Corps military interest: a George VI silver and enamel compact - Fred H Adams & Holman, Birmingham 1941, square, with mint green guilloche decoration and bright cut borders, the underside engine turned, the cover centred with the arms of the RAMC, 7cm square; together with a vintage 1960s Stratton gilt metal compact. (2)
Lot 862
A collection of Royal Artillery tunic buttons, British Army stars, two WW2 ribbon bars and various RA and other felt patches - 1. 19 tunic and 14 cuff buttons; 2. a set of captain's and a set of lieutenant's stars with corresponding felt stars; 3. both ribbon bars for Defence, 1939-45 Medal and Star; 4. three pairs of felt patches for each of the following: Royal Artillery shoulder title, Royal Artillery colours, 20th Anti-Tank Regiment RA (red 6) and 3rd Infantry Division (red triangle).
Lot 505
A pair of WW2 style British Army pocket knives to include a W & S.B. Sheffield clasp knife dated 1946 together with a Sheffield, England example both appear to be in unissued condition The condition of both knives is excellent and possibly unissued just would benefit from a light clean and lubrication. Both knives have blades and tools with strong snaps all round and are rock solid with no movement. Two great knives.
Lot 503
A collection of military issue pocket knives to include an ABL 1950 dated army clasp knife, an ABL 1951 army clasp knife & a JBH Sheffield 1952 stainless steel British army knife All the knives are in very good as found, original and uncleaned condition but all have strong snaps to the blades and tools with no wobble etc, they just will benefit from a clean and lubrication.
Lot 504
A pair of WW2 British Army issue pocket knives to include a William Rodgers of Sheffield clasp knife with another Sheffield made example both undated but c1940s vintage the condition is excellent as found and untouched possibly unissued with all blades and tools are rock solid with strong snaps, both great examples of the type simply would benefit from a light clean and lubrication
Lot 536
A German 1870-71 War Commemorative Medal (combat veteran), a WW1 Veteran's League Campaign Service Medal and a Maginot Line service badge, a Border Regiment cap badge, a British Army silver bullion embroidered 'Skill at Arms' patch and a bullion formation sign patch flash; lot also includes a Victorian gilt metal commemorative medallion - 'Auto-Music Company Ltd. Blackpool Gigantic Wheel', by Henry Grueber, 37.5mm diameter (7)
Lot 436
A Third Reich German army officers dagger - with a steel oak leaf pommel, twisted celluloid grip and cross guard in the form of the Nazi eagle with downward facing quillons, blade etched P D Luneschloss Solingen, the stippled steel scabbard with oak leaf bands and suspension rings, blade 25cm long.
Lot 236
Lord Wavell (Field Marshal) TLS dated 16th December 1947 interesting content. Field Marshal Archibald Percival Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell, GCB, GCSI, GCIE, CMG, MC, PC (5 May 1883 - 24 May 1950) was a senior officer of the British Army. He served in the Second Boer War, the Bazar Valley Campaign and the First World War, during which he was wounded in the Second Battle of Ypres. In the Second World War, he served initially as Commander-in-Chief Middle East, in which role he led British forces to victory over the Italian Army in Eritrea-Abyssinia, western Egypt and eastern Libya during Operation Compass in December 1940, only to be defeated by Erwin Rommel's Panzer Army Africa in the Western Desert in April 1941. He served as Commander-in-Chief, India, from July 1941 until June 1943 (apart from a brief tour as Commander of American-British-Dutch-Australian Command) and then served as Viceroy of India until his retirement in February 1947. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 163
Meccano - A mixed collection of loose Meccano parts to include wheels, plates, screw and tools in mostly good condition. Lot includes instructions for Army Multikit book of Models (1972), 1/69,23/69 and 456/69. Can not guarantee the parts for the instructions are present. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Lot 32
Novo-Hispanic school. Mexico. 17th century.“Portraits of Alexander the Great and El Çid Campeador”Pair of oil paintings o canvas.180 x 102 cm each.An unusual pair of portraits of historical personages, that possibly belonged to a Castilian military emigrant, who admired the artist and commissioned them for his villa, mansion or palace.With rigid brushstrokes, each of which is at the same time detailed and personal, this artist of the Mexican School has painted faces with more indigenous features than those the portrayed characters would have had. And their breastplates are more typical of the time of the portrait than of the real attire that both would have worn. In both large-format canvases they are designated with their names, Alexander the Great and Osid (abbreviation of the time for El Çid), they reflect the hieratic and imposing triumphalism of both warriors, who were generals and conquerors.The portraits correspond to the viceregal pictorial tradition developed in New Spain during the seventeenth century which is linked to the production of official portraits and heroic representations, mixing European influences with a local reinterpretation of the symbols of power, as well as the need to legitimize the power and story of the Hispanic monarchy in Latin America.A portrait of Hernán Cortés, by an anonymous artist, kept in the Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca, depicts the conquistador in richly decorated armor, holding a command staff, in a format that links him to the royal portraits of the House of Austria. This portrait shares technical and stylistic similarities with the two portraits we present here, which are possibly based on a larger series of historical and mythological characters, and which show Alexander the Great and El Çid, an emblematic figure in the history of Spain.The three paintings - the one in the museum and these ones in the auction - have solemn composition, with the figures standing, dressed in armor that evokes power and authority. The light comes from a main focus that accentuates the metallic gleam of the armor and facial features, generating a dramatism characteristic of the Baroque and suggesting the influence of 17th century Spanish courtly portraiture, where power was represented and manifested through rich clothing and military ostentation. Alexander the Great is depicted in golden armor ornamented with lion heads on the greaves, a symbol of his strength and connection to divine power. El Çid, with his sword drawn and a defiant gesture, emphasizes the heroic representation with epic overtones. The density of the brushstrokes on the faces refers to European models such as the portraits of Philip II and Philip III, adapted to a Novohispanic context.The visual elements that can be appreciated in the paintings reinforce the heroic condition of the characters: the richly decorated armor indicates nobility and military valor, while the attributes such as weapons, banners and shields refer to their warlike exploits. Alexander the Great appears with iconography reflecting the Renaissance tradition, underlining his image as a strategist and conqueror of empires. Born in 356 B.C., he was a conqueror who formed one of the greatest empires in history. Born in Macedonia, when it was a kingdom in the north of Greece, son of King Philip II of Macedonia, he inherited his father's throne after his death and expanded the territory as far as northern India. He defeated the Persian Empire and conquered a vast territory stretching from his native Greece to northern India. He spread Greek culture, which he would fuse with the cultures of the subjugated regions, language, politics, art, literature and religion.El Çid Campeador represents the idealization of the Christian knight, a model of virtue and bravery. Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (Vivar?, 1048 - Valencia?, 1099), known as El Çid Campeador, was a Castilian military leader who came to dominate the Levant of the Iberian Peninsula at the end of the 11th century at the head of his own army. He conquered Valencia and established an independent lordship in the city from June 18, 1094 until his death. His wife, Jimena Díaz, inherited and maintained it until 1102, when it passed back to Muslim rule. Hero of Castile and crusader for the Reconquest, throughout his life, he placed himself at the orders of different warlords, both Christian and Muslim, fighting as his own master and for his own benefit. His deeds and actions were sung and recounted in Spanish literature in the so-called “Cantar de mío Cid” (Song of El Çid). His name, el Campeador, means expert in pitched battles and his name, El Çid, from the dialectal Arabic (-sidi-), means lord.Representations of Greco-Roman and medieval heroes in viceregal painting also served to consolidate the Creole identity, exalting models of bravery and leadership in a context of growing vindication of the local elites.Reference bibliography:- Burke, Marcus. (2004). "Retratos de poder en la Nueva España". México, INAH.- Gruzinski, Serge. (1993). "El águila y la Sibila: México barroco". FCE.- Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec. Inventario de pintura virreinal.- Toussaint, Manuel. (1965). "Pintura colonial en México". UNAM.
Lot 183
Lucan (George Charles Bingham, third earl of, army officer, 1800-88).- [Collection of papers relating to the administration of the Sutton Hall Estate, Cheshire], including: Audit sheets for Sutton Hall Estate of Rents, business correspondence with William Brocklehurst (sale of timber etc.) relating to the Sutton Hall Estate etc., manuscripts, folds, browned, some with stains, v.s., v.d., 1824-42 (c. 150 pieces). *** The Manor of Sutton, one mile south of Macclesfield was owned by the Belasyse family and later by the earls of Lucan. In 1819 it was acquired by Elizabeth Belasyse and in 1794 she married Richard Bingham, who became the 2nd Earl of Lucan in 1799.
Lot 304
Russia.- Greene (F. V.) Report on the Russian Army and Its Campaigns in Turkey in 1877-1878, 2 vol., 26 maps and plates, some double-page, illustrations, previous owner's ink signature to front pastedown, original cloth, slight bumping to corners and extremities, New York, 1879 § Keppel (Major George) Narrative of a Journey across the Balcan, 2 vol. in 1, half-titles, hand-coloured frontispiece, illustrations, one plan, 2 engraved folding maps (one with short tear and old tape repairs verso), bookplate, twentieth-century cloth, slight bumping to corners and extremities, 1831; and others similar, 8vo (7)
Lot 184
Free Fronts.- Album of Free Fronts, including: Wellington (signed "W"), Joseph Hume, Lord Stanley, John Bannister (actor, ALs), Robert Peel (Free Front & cut signature), Rowland Hill (army officer), Nelson & Bronte (Nelson's brother), George Borrow (ANs), together c. 55 items, laid down, some ff. loose, in a 19th century half morocco album, slightly rubbed, items v.s., v.d., album 4to, [19th century].
Lot 16
I S G SMITH | SCOTLAND | c.1970 The jersey in navy blue with white collar, stitched Scottish thistle crest, vinyl number 15 to reverse, label for Umbro and for R W Forsyth dating the jersey to late 1969-70 printed Umbro label to hem.Believed to have been worn by Ian Smith (b.1944) against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on February, 1970. A match Wales won 18-9.Born in Dundee, Smith was raised in Morningside, Edinburgh, and attended George Heriot's School. He would practise his kicking as a schoolboy with George Watson's College pupil Ian Robertson, later a Scotland teammate. A University of Edinburgh dentistry graduate, Smith competed in the varsity first XV and played rugby in the services. He was a captain in the Royal Army Dental Corps, at one point stationed in Germany.Smith, normally a fullback but sometime winger, played 15 against Wales in 1970. He gained his first Scotland call up out of the London Scottish thirds, having come to the attention of selectors playing for Combined Services. On debut at Murrayfield in 1969, Smith scored all his team's points in a 6–3 win over the Springboks, including the match-winning try with five minutes remaining, set up by childhood friend Robertson. He played in Scotland's 1970 Calcutta Cup win over England and finished his two years in the team with eight caps. In 1972, Smith turned out at the Asian Championships with Hong Kong, where he had been posted. He was selected for the 1966 Lions tour to Australia and New Zealand, though he did not play in the Test matches. Smith, by his own admission, was not the fastest back, as highlighted by the title of his autobiography ‘A Full Back Slower than your Average Prop’. But Smith had finishing ability and earned a reputation as a reliable and hard-working player.
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HALL (S C) Ireland, its Scenery Character etc, 3 vols., no date, new edition, 8vo, plates and illustrations, light spotting, modern half green morocco; French history - Napoleon and The Revolution. GOURGAUD (Gen.) Naploeon and the Grand Army in Russia, 1825, 8vo, half calf; Memoirs of the Court of Westphalia under Jerome Bonaparte, 1820, 8vo; Historical Memoirs of Napoleon, Book IX, 1820; O'MEARA (B E) An Exposition of the some of the Transactions that have taken place at St Helena, 1819; MACIRONE (F) Interesting Facts relating to.. Joachim Murat, 3rd edition, 1817; Royal Memoirs of the French Revolution, 1823; 6 others, including French text, in uniform half calf bindings, some spotting and rubbing (15)
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