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Lot 27
Paris porcelain (La Reine) footed bowl and a breakfast cup and saucer, circa 1790-1800, stencilled iron red crowned A marks, each painted with a vignette of a bird in landscape within gilt rims, bowl 20cm diameter and a late 19th century continental porcelain cabinet cup and saucer with blue arrow marks, painted with vignettes of a girl in landscape with a tambourine, within Meissen Marcolini-style cartouches, with ovolo borders, on ebonised wooden display stand Condition Report We do not provide in house shipping. Would recommend either Mailboxes.com or mjmpost458@gmail.comBreakfast cup & saucer - surface scratches, wear to gilt, repair to saucer, cup without handle.Footed bowl - overall good with minor wear to gilt and light surface scratches.Cab cup & saucer - surface marks, wear to giltGeneral wear and tear
Lot 288
An early 19th century (1802-1819) artillery gunner's perpendicular / spirit level by 'BERGE' (Matthew), London from the Napoleonic war era. Makers mark to body and broad arrow British army acceptance stamp to reverse and box. This new design was introduced as it incorporated a spirit level as a new feature which replaced the earlier use of a plumb line. Comes in its original mahogany brass hinged lidded box. Box measures 17cm x 13cm x 3.5cm.
Lot 10
A group of silver pistol grip knives,early to mid 19th century, comprising a set of six, with an engraved heron crest, a smaller set of six, with an engraved arm and arrow crest, and two similar silver-plated carving examples (14)Condition ReportNo hallmarks are displayed but they test as silver. Some losses to the handles of the smaller examples. Wear commensurate with age. Some of the blades are partially bent and dented.
Lot 41
ANCIENT GREECE. SELEUKID KINGDOM. Antiochos III 'the Great'. Silver tetradrachm, 211-208 BC. 'Rose' mint (Edessa?). Obv: diademed head right. Rev: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow.Good Very Fine. Reference: Cf. SC-1122.1c.Rarity: Exceedingly Rare with this symbol/monogram combination.Die Axis: 11h.Diameter: 28 mm.Weight: 16.83 g.Composition: Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 18% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
Lot 2234
West German Bundeswehr Fighting Knife with single edged blade 135mm in length, maker marked and dated "FKS 70". Green plastic grips marked "BW". Overall 255mm. Complete with scabbard, no paint and green leather frog: RAF Dingy Knife with single edged curved blade 94mm in length marked with RAF Stores Code 22C/1278106 plus WD Broad Arrow and dated 1986. Black plastic grips. Overall length 199mm. No scabbard. Along with a Swedish EKA pen knife with 74mm blade and two double edged knives with 58mm long blades, no markers marks. Plus an Abbey brand Air Gun Maintenance kit. (6)
Lot 30
Original vintage double-sided page from a calendar for September and October featuring an illustration by one of the most influential pin-up artists Joaquin Alberto Vargas y Chavez (1896-1982) depicting two pin-up girls, September - September is the start of Fall, A time I find enthralling, Of course a lot depends upon The Playbow who is falling! - featuring an image of a lady in a black negligee holding a yellow flower, the reverse features October - October is a hunting month A sport in which I thrive, I love to bag an old tycoon And bring him back alive! - featuring an illustration of a lady in a green Peter Pan costume with a bow and an arrow. Acceptable condition, creasing, browning, trimmed side edge, double sided. Country of issue: USA, designer: Alberto Vargas, size (cm): 36x24, year of printing: 1940s.
Lot 102
An RAF 'Scramble hand-bell', British, World War II era, circa 1942,the brass bell with stained wooden handle, marked to the side with an arrow, initialled A.S. and dated 1942, 27cm high; 13.5cms diameter. With clapper and chain attached to the underside. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 116
ROMANCE: A group of film memorabilia items for a selection of romantic film titles comprising: QUO VADIS (1951) French Grande and French petite posters, DIAMOND HEAD (1962) French Grande, LOVERS MUST LEARN (1962) Argentinean one sheet, FLAME AND THE ARROW (1950 - 1970s release) one sheet, LUCY GALLANT (1955) 3-sheet, WISH YOU WERE HERE (1987) UK quad, SOLOMON AND SHEBA (1959), ALFIE (1966) window card, GOODBYE MR CHIPS (1969) UK souvenir brochure and UK front of house cards for A SUMMER PLACE (1959) - set of 8 cards, THE GREENGAGE SUMMER (1961)Set of 8 cards and THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN (1954) - Set of 8 cards - flat / folded as issued - various conditions (13)
Lot 290
A Majex military GSTP Pocket Watch, with white enamel dial subsidiary seconds dial, luminous hands and quarter numerals, chrome plated case, the back marked 'G.S.T.P. M 83648' and with broad arrow, circa 1940's, running, together with a Cyma military pocket watch, not running, a gold plated Waltham pocket watch and a silver pocket watch, both as found (4)
Lot 16
A Persian pottery bottle jar and a Persian tile: 1. the pentagonal bottle jar in early 18th century style (probably 19th century) with waisted circular neck and its five sides decorated with polychrome flower heads in early style (16.5 cm in diameter). 2. the blue and crackle green Persian tile decorated in relief with a mounted huntsman aiming his arrow at a leaping quadruped. (18.5 x 18.5 cm).
Lot 494
An interesting mixed lot to include a pair of modern Rank Aldis field glasses (10 x 50), a pair of similar treen jars and covers, an early 19th century rosewood tea caddy (now minus interior), a pair of hunting prints, an antique corkscrew, a Delftware stand (minus fittings) and a selection of various leather-mounted goods to include a cigarette case, wallet, diary dated 1947, an early 20th century silver-mounted leather carry case with various compartments and a leather-covered travelling watch case together with an open-faced fob watch with white-enamel dial and Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds hand at the 6 o'clock position, military engravings to back of case to include the War Department arrow
Lot 1031
Amor als Räuber hinter einem Rosenstrauch Auf profiliertem, marmoriertem Rundsockel hockender, hinter einem Rosenstrauch lauernder Amor mit federgeschmücktem Hut, in den Händen den Pfeil und Bogen haltend. Polychrome Malerei mit Goldstaffage. Entw. Heinrich Schwabe. Modell-Nr. L 106. Minim. best./ rest.; Schwertermarke. H. 16 cm. A porcelain figure of a cupid with bow and arrow. Minor chipped/restored. Crossed swords mark.Meissen. Ende 19. Jh.
Lot 6212
French - Early 20th century 8-day timepiece carriage clock, case with a shaped handle and reeded columns to the corners, plinth with applied decoration raised on bun feet, dial with a gilt mask and silvered chapter, circular Arabic numerals, arrow hands and a pierced gilt centre, single train movement with a later lever platform escapement.Dimensions: Height: 17cm Length/Width: 8cm Depth/Diameter: 7cm
Lot 132
Dinky group to include 189 Lamborghini Marzal - metallic aqua, white, red interior, Speedwheels; 223 McLaren - metallic green, white interior, racing number 5; 283 Single Decker "Red Arrow" Bus; 2 x 432 Foden Tipping Lorry - white, yellow including plastic hubs, red interior and chassis - conditions are generally Near Mint to Mint in Fair to Excellent window boxes and bubble pack. (5)
Lot 344
Scalextric - Five Scalextric slot cars (boxed C117 3.0 Ford Capri, C76 Austin Mini Cooper, C23 Arrow, C4-10 Javelin & C3-11 Electra), together with a boxed Scalextric C.670 F1 Super Teams Set (with 2 slot cars, contents appear gd), a further slot car, a quantity of boxed & unboxed Scalextric track, lap counter, power unit and 2 hand controllers. (2)
Lot 189
A SUPERB GOLD LACQUER SUZURIBAKO DEPICTING RAIKO'S DREAMJapan, early 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published & Exhibited: Cornell University, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Scattered Gold and Midnight Gloss: Japanese Lacquer from the Anbinder Collection, 31 March - 8 July 2007.Of rounded rectangular form with a flush-fitting (inrobuta) cover with rounded gold fundame chiri-i (edges) and silver rims. The exterior bearing a densely sprinkled hirame ground finely decorated in gold, silver, and black hiramaki-e and takamaki-e with a Japanese samurai's bow (yumi), arrows (ya), quiver (ebira), and three-fingered gauntlet (mitsugake) under a large curtain.The interior of the cover bearing a roiro ground similarly decorated and with iro-e kirikane to depict two birds in flight over densely painted waves above a seashore with pines, other trees, a small pavilion, and craggy rockwork, and below thick clouds.The interior of the box fitted with a board (ita) with an oblong inkstone (suzuri) and rectangular waterdropper (suiteki) of shibuichi with gilt floral design, and a rectangular tray, each bearing a dense gold hirame ground similarly decorated with waves, grasses, and a pine tree.SIZE 4 x 19.2 x 21.4 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear, the interior tray with a small age crack, the interior of the box with few small nicks, the interior of the cover with minor signs of warping, the sides of the box with minor touchups to lacquer.Provenance: Heian Art, 18 December 2000, Kyoto. The Paul and Helen Anbinder Collection, acquired from the above. Paul Anbinder (b. 1940) is a retired editor who was a director at important publishers including Random House and Hudson Hills. Helen Anbinder (1942-2022) was an education administrator who ran the Inter-village Continuing Education Program for Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, and Irvington, New York. The couple were avid museumgoers and collectors of art. They donated many books and prints from their collection to their alma mater Cornell University and the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.With a wood storage box (tomobako).The archery equipment and curtain depicted on the cover of the present suzuribako allude to Minamoto no Mitsunaka (912-997), a noble and skillful archer who held high office under the Emperor Reizei. The interior of the cover depicts Hamamatsu (on the Pacific coast) with pine trees and birds, where Mitsunaka's son Minamoto no Yorimitsu (Raiko, 948-1021) was believed to have fallen asleep during a hunting expedition, when Jie Hua, the daughter of the great Chinese archer Yang Yaojing appeared to him in a dream. On awakening, Raiko found that Jie Hua had left her father's bow and arrow beside him.
Lot 394
AN IRON KABUTO AND MENPOJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)The fourteen-plate bowl with a large five-tiered tehen kanamono of chrysanthemum form, the lowest tier of a lobed star shape, the central plates with rivets incorporated into an applied and neatly incised arrow design, the front plate with three rivets and the back plate with two, the helmet further with a mabizashi with patterned textile and metal fittings, large square fukigaeshi, and a plain two-lame shikoro with blue silk lacing. The menpo with a removable nose plate above the applied mustache and three-lame yodarekake with silk lacing and finely chased gilt-metal openwork fittings in the form of kiku-flowerheads amid scrolling vines.HEIGHT 27 cm (the helmet incl. shikoro) and 28 cm (the menpo incl. yodarekake)Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear, minor chips, few minor losses, small dents.
Lot 814
TWO PRESSED HORN MANJU NETSUKE, MEIJI PERIODJapan, 1868-1912. Consisting of a rectangular shaped manju with rounded edges, depicting a samurai and monkey holding his arrow, the reverse with a sailing boat amid crashing waves. The circular manju with a warrior and a lady to one side, the reverse depicting a nine-tailed fox spirit and peonies. Both with himotoshi on the underside. Condition: Good condition with minor wear, cracks, and little material loss.Dimensions: Length 4.6 cm, diameter 4.3 cm
Lot 872
Britains / Herald Swoppets and other plastic figures Box containing two boxed Herald mounted cowboys, four boxed Herald mounted Indians. Two un-boxed mounted cowboys, two un-boxed mounted Indians. Three Indians on foot and two cowboys, two knights on foot. A small quantity of other swoppet figures with faults due to fatigue and some spare parts. Lot also includes some eyes, right figures and other plastic including Kellogs figures.The Indian Man Mounted H530W - model sound, box in good condition.Cowboy Throwing lasso mounted 632W - model sound but no lasso, box requires re-gluing.Cowboy Bank Robber mounted H631S - model sound, box in good condition.Indian Chief with Dagger mounted 533 - model sound, box in good condition.Indian Brave with tomahawk mounted - replacement box - model sound, box in good condition.Indian with bow & arrow mounted 534 - model sound, box in good condition.
Lot 1091
A first-edition hardback copy of the biography James Dean: The Mutant King (Straight Arrow Books, 1974) by David Dalton that was personally owned by Dennis Hopper. The book is vividly written and helped reignite the Dean cult and cement his reputation as a defining figure of the counterculture. Hopper starred alongside Dean in two films Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955) and Giant (Warner Brothers, 1956) and was interviewed for Dalton's book. Hopper provided a quote that has often been used to sum up Dean's appeal ever since: "...in this hand, I'm holding Marlon Brando saying 'Fuck you!' and in the other hand saying 'Please forgive me,' is Mongromery Clift...And somewhere in between is James Dean."Together with a paperback copy of John Steinbeck's East of Eden (Bantam, 1962), which provided the source material for Dean's first major film role. 6.5 x 9.5 inches, largestPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
Lot 203
An arrow prop, as seen used by Michael Rooker in the role of "Yondu Udonta" in James Gunn's Action and adventure comedy Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel Studios, 2014).The arrow is made of flexible rubber that has been painted to resemble distressed bronze and features alien symbol markings along the side.In the film, Yondu controls the powerful arrows by whistling and is able to take out an entire enemy force on his own with this weapon.17 inches
Lot 285
An pair of original arrow props as used during the Battle of Winterfell in Game of Thrones (HBO Entertainment, 2019).These types of arrows made an appearance during the Battle of Winterfell, in Season 8 Episode 3, titled "The Long Night." The arrows are composed of a hand-painted wood shaft with simulated fletchings.31 x 0.5 inches
Lot 317
A group of bow and arrow props as seen used by Alicia Vikander as "Lara Croft" in the action/adventure Tomb Raider (Warner Bros., 2018).This lot includes a brown leather quiver featuring a criss-cross design and an attached strap with a silver-tone buckle; a wooden bow with engravings and a robe wrapped grip; and a group of seven wooden arrow props with white and orange feathers.Tomb Raider, based on the popular 1996 action-adventure video game of the same name, follows Lara Croft as she embarks on a harrowing journey to find her missing father.49.25 inches (bow length); 29.75 inches (arrow length); 12.5 x 14 inches (quiver)
Lot 385
A one sheet film poster for Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Bryanston Pictures, 1974) signed by Hooper, Gunnar Hansen (who has inscribed his character name, "Leatherface"), Marilyn Burns ('Sally'), Teri McMinn (who has also doodled a heart with an arrow through it and written "To Kirk, xoxo, "Pam"), William Vail ("Kirk"), Allen Danziger ('Jerry'), Edwin Neal (who has inscribed his character's name, "Hitchhiker," and famous line, "...you like head cheese??..."), John Dugan ("Grandpa"), and Ed Guinn ("Truck Driver").This poster is from the film's original 1974 release by Bryanston Pictures. New Line Cinema re-released the film several times, beginning in 1980.The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, about five teenagers who find themselves in the clutches of an insane, murderous family while driving through rural Texas, remains one of the most disturbing films ever made. The film had a notoriously grueling shoot in the Texas heat. Although Tobe Hooper purposefully avoided including graphic gore, intending to secure a PG-rating, the film was rated R anyway because it evoked gore so effectively and was, in general, very disturbing and intense. With a budget of less than $140,000, the film grossed over $30 million domestically, roughly the equivalent of $150.8 million circa 2019. The film and its main villain, Leatherface (Hansen), remain iconic.41 x 27 inches; 13.5 x 10.25 inches (folded)
Lot 499
An original Beretta 93R machine gun pistol as seen used by John Travolta as "Major Vic "Deak" Deakins" in Broken Arrow (20th Century Fox, 1996). This machine gun pistol is composed of a dense rubber material that is painted entirely black. This type of prop firearm is used by Travolta's antagonist character during the intense train shootout of the film. Deakins, taking control of a train carrying nuclear warheads, is confronted by Captain Riley Hale (Christian Slater) and Terry Carmichael (Samantha Mathis), who stop Deak from detonating the warhead. Broken Arrow would would place No. 1 at the box office during its opening week, and would stay at the top of the charts for the following week. With a total budget of $50 million, the total box office for the film would be upwards of $150 million. Included is a pin from the release of the film.
Lot 1118
Circa 17th millennium B.C.-6th century A.D. Comprising a Mesolithic flint arrowhead of triangular form; a paddle shaped arrowhead with a flat, comparatively wide mid-rib (Elamite or Old Babylonian); a fully developed bronze arrowhead with a large lozenge-section midrib and triangular barbed blade; an arrowhead with a long slender blade with rounded shoulders and wide flat mid-rib (both Luristan); two bronze arrowheads with slender lozenge-shaped blade and socket extending near the tip, with a side lug (Scythian); a lozenge form blade with a wide socket and high mid-rib (Greek); a large arrowhead with leaf-shaped blade and thin stop ridge collar; a sub-triangular arrowhead with the blade running diagonally to the stop ridge collar at its base; a lozenge-shaped arrowhead with a flat blade, circular stop ridge and long spiked tang (all three Roman); a bronze votive arrow. Cf. similar Graeco-Persian arrowheads in Head, D., The Achaemenid Persian Army, Stockport, 1992, fig.13. 75 grams total, 32-96 mm (1 1/4 - 3 3/4 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. In the Greek warfare, archers were mainly employed by Scythians and Cretans. Both used composite bows made of wood, horn, bone and sinew. This explains the great range of Scythian arrowheads also found on the Greek sites. [11, No Reserve]
Lot 1144
12th-10th century B.C. Comprising four tanged arrowheads, with large bronze elongated triangular blades and raised midrib, sharp central groove, cylindrical stem with handle for the shaft; three with barbed shoulders and convex sides. See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, figure 467, for the main type. 106 grams total, 10.2-15.2 cm (4 - 6 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. Some of these arrowheads seem to belong to the type V, subcategory type C, according to the classification of Khorasani and Negahban. In the four categories of triangular bronze arrowheads from Luristan, Marlik and Northern Iran individuated by Negahban, subtypes C and D of type V are larger arrow or javelin heads, C with barbed shoulders and D with round shoulders. [4]
Lot 1156
12th-10th century B.C. Comprising seventeen tanged arrowheads, the most of them having large elongated triangular blades and raised midrib, sharp central groove, cylindrical or squared stem for the shaft, barbed shoulders and convex sides; one with lanceolate head and rounded shoulders with long tang and foliate section; another narrow and foliate in shape. See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, figures 463, 467, and 471, for the types. 126 grams total, 43-76 mm (1 5/8 - 3 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. These arrowheads seem to belong to the type V, subcategory types A, C and D according to the classification of Khorasani and Negahban. In the four categories of triangular bronze arrowheads from Luristan, Marlik and Northern Iran individuated by Negahban, subtypes C and D of type V are larger arrow or javelin heads, C with barbed shoulders and D with round shoulders. Subtype A is substantially similar to C, but smaller. [17]
Lot 1158
13th-9th century B.C. Comprising four tanged arrowheads, having large elongated triangular blades and raised midrib, sharp central groove, rectangular section stem with handle for the shaft, barbed shoulders and convex or squared sides. See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, figures 467 and 470, for some of these types. 161 grams total, 13-17 cm (5 1/8 - 6 3/4 in.). From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999; thence by descent. These arrowheads seem to belong to the type V, subcategory types A and C according to the classification of Khorasani and Negahban. In the four categories of triangular bronze arrowheads from Luristan, Marlik and Northern Iran individuated by Negahban, subtypes A and C of type V are larger arrow heads with barbed shoulders and triangular heads. These types of arrowheads were commonly used in Anatolia and Mesopotamia from the 2nd millennium B.C., but apparently their employment began earlier in this area, where types like these occur alongside the non-barbed, predominantly ribbed and tanged types. [4]
Lot 1165
12th-10th century B.C. Comprising six tanged arrowheads, five with large elongated triangular blades and raised midrib, one with oval shoulders, all with sharp central groove, cylindrical stem with handle for the shaft. See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, figures 463, 467, 470-471, for some of these types. 145 grams total, 8-15 cm (3 1/8 - 5 7/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. Some of these arrowheads seems to belong to the type V, subcategory type C, according to the classification of Khorasani and Negahban. In the four categories of triangular bronze arrowheads from Luristan, Marlik and Northern Iran individuated by Negahban, subtypes C and D of type V are larger arrow or javelin heads, C with barbed shoulders and D with round shoulders. [6]
Lot 1170
Circa 1890-1920s A.D. By Lillywhite Frowd Co of London, fitted with neck fringe, stamped buckled securing strap and wire mesh face and ear panels, padded lining internally marked 'broad arrow-over-67' so likely a military issue. 2.0 kg, 39 cm (15 3/8 in.). Acquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques, 2016. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of Manfred Schotten invoice and listing. Although masks/helmets of this general form are typically associated with sword fencing, this example is of very heavy construction so possibly for use in protecting while training with a heavier weapon than a foil or epee.
Lot 1175
20th century A.D. The leaf-shaped head displaying sinuous openwork animals on either side, rectangular collar with etched ornament, possibly a nameplate, repeated on both faces, a feline to one side and a flat-section arrow to the other, tubular socket below. 293 grams, 28 cm (11 in.). Acquired in Germany. Property of RWM Collection. During the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C.), Chinese warfare evolved. Kings and princes were replaced on the battlefield by infantries lead by military generals. New arms and armour were invented, including the halberd and crossbow. This sceptre head has a spearhead finial that features an openwork motif that is both decorative as well as functional, since it decreases the weight of the bronze, making the spear cheaper to produce and lighter to use. [No Reserve]
Lot 1177
12th-10th century B.C. Comprising six tanged arrowheads, all with large elongated triangular blades and raised midrib, sharp central groove, cylindrical stem with handle for the shaft; three with barbed shoulders and convex or squared sides, two lanceolate with slightly rounded shoulders, one elongated triangular type. See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, figures 463, 467, 469-471, for some of these types. 105 grams total, 6.9-11.7 cm (2 3/4 - 4 5/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. These arrowheads seem to belong to the type V, subcategory types A, B, C and D according to the classification of Khorasani and Negahban. In the four categories of triangular bronze arrowheads from Luristan, Marlik and Northern Iran individuated by Negahban, subtypes C and D of type V are larger arrow or javelin heads, C with barbed shoulders and D with round shoulders. [6]
Lot 1879
20th century A.D. Showing an archer examining his arrow, bow hanging on his arm, standing amidst flowering plants, wisps of cloud above, framed by speckled gilt and marbled borders. 57 grams, 36 x 24.7 cm (14 1/8 x 9 3/4 in.). London collection since the 1980s. Property of a Canadian family. [No Reserve]
Lot 2927
17th century A.D. London, Lower Tower Street, Thomas Taylor. Obv: radiant star over double cross with THOMAS TAYLOR IN LITTLE legend. Rev: arrow dividing T - T with TOWER STREET HIS HALF PENY legend. Williams/Dickinson London 3224. 2.24 grams. Ex UK collection. Property of a Hampshire, UK gentleman. [No Reserve]
Lot 698
Circa 1st-16th century A.D. Comprising: a bell; fire steel; fish arrow point; tanged 'fork'; ram's head mount; together with other miscellaneous items. 368 grams total, 4.3-12.5 cm (1 3/4 - 5 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. [7, No Reserve]
Lot 769
1st century A.D. Comprising three lentoid-section glandes. Cf. Marchant, D.J., Roman weaponry in the province of Britain from the second century to the fifth century AD, Durham, 1991, fig.26, for similar. 167 grams total, 50-65 mm (2 - 2 1/2 in.). Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From a North London collection. The trio finds parallels with examples unearthed at Ham Hill, Somerset, UK. The sling (funda) with its lead missiles (plumbea pondera) was used by special funditores, illustrated on Trajan’s Column where they are simply dressed in broad tunics with no armour, but carry a shield. Their cloak, or sagulum acted as an ammunition bag. The effectiveness of the slingers was unquestionable and much appreciated, especially against elephants. Celsus, writing towards the end of the 2nd century A.D., described how a slingshot wound was more dangerous and harder to treat than one inflicted by an arrow. [3, No Reserve]
Lot 1226
Transportation, Rail, Photographs, 200+ b/w large format images showing a selection of steam locomotives to include Flying Scotsman, Royal Scot, Sir Nigel Gresley, Mallard, Golden Arrow, Sir Nigel Gresley, The Fishwick Fellsman, The Red Dragon, The Cornishman etc. Many taken by David Eatwell with pencil annotations to the reverse (assorted sizes 8.5 to 10 x 8") (gd)
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