c. 1400 AD, Medieval Persian. This beautiful iron axe comprises a circular socket, broad, curving blade with nipped upper toe (the highest part of the blade). Probable gilded decoration on both sides of the neck and blade comprises three vertical bands and an arrow motif formed from three rows of horizontal triangles. Medieval Persia was an unstable and warlike place, where a dozen different dynasties rose and fell by the blade in the course of the 500 years before the Safavids brought peace and stability to the region in 1501 AD. This beautiful axe embodies the need for medieval Persians to be armed and ready in order to survive and thrive. Good condition. Size: H:150mm/L:140mm/H:115mm; 703g. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s.
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c. 800-1100 AD. Viking age. An iron bearded axe head with a heavy curved blade and a round socket. Both sides of the axe feature etched deecoration: on one side a star and undulating lines and on the other side a triple arrow design. The item is mounted on a custom-made stand. The bearded axe, or Skeggøx (from Old Norse Skegg, "beard", and øx, "axe") was common from the 6th century AD onwards in Scandinavia, but made most famous by the Vikings, who used these axes in battle to terrible effect. Bearded axes are named for the fact that the main part of the axe blade extends below the butt of the axe, creating a large cutting blade and allowing a fighter to hook onto the shields or weapons of his (or her) opponents. Further information on axes of this type can be found in H. Arbman, Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940. Excellent condition. Size: H:163mm/L:150mm/H:108mm (without stand); 712g. Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1990s.
C. 800-1500 AD. Viking, Crusader and Norman ages. A lot of five arrowheads (from left to right): 1) triangular-shaped arrowhead with pyramidal section and tang; 2) elongated lozenge-shaped arrowhead and tang. 3) triangular-shaped arrowhead with oblique shoulders and pyramidal section and tang; 4) tapering splay-shaped arrowhead; 5) leaf-shaped arrowhead with pyramidal section and tang. Arrows were a key part of medieval society both as instruments of war but also as weapons for hunting. One of the most evocative images of arrows as weapons of war appears on the Bayeux Tapestry, where King Harold is depicted after taking an arrow to the eye, leading to the Norman victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 AD. For further information on arrowheads, see C. Rau (2017) European Arrowheads and Crossbow Bolts: From the Bronze Age to the Late Middle Ages. Fair condition. Size: L:57-100mm; 60g. Provenance: Private London collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK and European art market.
800-1500 AD. Viking, Crusader and Norman ages. A lot of five arrowheads (from left to right); 1) barbed lanceolate arrowhead with pyramidal section and tang; 2) lanceolate arrowhead with slight shoulders, pyramidal section and tang 3) triangular arrowhead with square section and tang. 4) triangular-shaped arrowhead with square section and tang. 5) barbed triangular arrowhead with pyramidal section and tang. Arrows were a key part of medieval society both as instruments of war but also as weapons for hunting. One of the most evocative images of arrows as weapons of war appears on the Bayeux Tapestry, where King Harold is depicted after taking an arrow to the eye, leading to the Norman victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 AD. For further information on arrowheads, see C. Rau (2017) European Arrowheads and Crossbow Bolts: From the Bronze Age to the Late Middle Ages. Fair condition. Size: L:55-105mm; 53g. Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / European art markets.
c. 1000-1300. Medieval. A lot of five medieval arrowheads (from left to right): 1) barbed triangular arrowhead with pyramidal section and tang; 2) Deltoid oblanceolate arrowhead with long shank and tang; 3) triangular arrowhead with square section, shank and tang; 4) triangular arrowhead with pyramidal section and tang; 5) squat, triangular arrowhead with square section and tang. Arrows were a key part of medieval society both as instruments of war but also as weapons for hunting. One of the most evocative images of arrows as weapons of war appears on the Bayeux Tapestry, where King Harold is depicted after taking an arrow to the eye, leading to the Norman victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 AD. For further information on arrowheads, see C. Rau (2017) European Arrowheads and Crossbow Bolts: From the Bronze Age to the Late Middle Ages. Fair condition. Size: L:40-90mm; 51g. Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s.
c. 1000-1400 AD. Medieval. A lot of 5 medieval arrowheads (from left to right): 1) elongated, triangular arrowhead with square section, flaring shank and tang; 2) squat, triangular arrowhead with square section and long tang; 3) triangular arrowhead with rounded shoulders, elongated shank and tang; 4) elongated, triangular arrowhead with square section and shank; 5) triangular arrowhead with square section and tang. Arrows were a key part of medieval society both as instruments of war but also as weapons for hunting. One of the most evocative images of arrows as weapons of war appears on the Bayeux Tapestry, where King Harold is depicted after taking an arrow to the eye, leading to the Norman victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 AD. For further information on arrowheads, see C. Rau (2017) European Arrowheads and Crossbow Bolts: From the Bronze Age to the Late Middle Ages. Fair condition. Size: L:58-100mm; 60g. Provenance: Private London collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK and European art market.
c. 1000-1400 AD. Medieval. A lot of 5 medieval arrowheads (from left to right):1) barbed triangular arrowhead with pyramidal section and tang; 2) lanceolate arrowhead with slight shoulders, pyramidal section and tang; 3) elongated triangular arrowhead with square section and tang; 4) elongated leaf-shaped arrowhead with pyramidal section and tang; 5) lanceolate arrowhead with pyramidal section and tang. Arrows were a key part of medieval society both as instruments of war but also as weapons for hunting. One of the most evocative images of arrows as weapons of war appears on the Bayeux Tapestry, where King Harold is depicted after taking an arrow to the eye, leading to the Norman victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 AD. For further information on arrowheads, see C. Rau (2017) European Arrowheads and Crossbow Bolts: From the Bronze Age to the Late Middle Ages. Fair condition. Size: L:67-72mm; 40g. Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
c. 1000-1400 AD. Medieval. A lot of 5 medieval arrowheads (from left to right): barbed, elongated triangular-shaped arrowhead with pyramidal section, flaring shank and tang; 2) triangular-shaped arrowhead with pyramidal section and tang; 3) barbed, triangular-shaped arrowhead with square section, squat flaring shank and tang; 4) elongated, triangular-shaped arrowhead with square section and tang; 5) lanceolate-shaped arrowhead with slight shoulders, pyramidal section and tang. Arrows were a key part of medieval society both as instruments of war but also as weapons for hunting. One of the most evocative images of arrows as weapons of war appears on the Bayeux Tapestry, where King Harold is depicted after taking an arrow to the eye, leading to the Norman victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 AD. For further information on arrowheads, see C. Rau (2017) European Arrowheads and Crossbow Bolts: From the Bronze Age to the Late Middle Ages. Fair condition. Size: L:70-108mm; 49g. Provenance: Private London collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK and European art market.
M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus, Rome Mint, 137 BC.Helmeted head of Roma wearing necklace of beads left, below chin X, behind TAMPIL;Apollo holding bow and arrow, driving quadriga right, beneath ROMA, in exergue M_BAEBI_Q_FCrawford 236/1c. Dark patina. Undersize flan. Very fine. Size: D: 17.9mm; 3.85g
Lucania, Herakleia. Circa 330-281 BC.Head of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone, to right; behind, K. Rev. Naked Herakles standing facing, head to left, holding club in right and bow, arrow and lion's skin in his left, in left field aryballos over A_A, in right field HPAK_EI½N. HNI Italy 1384. Van Keuren 85. Two graffitos: X on helmet, _ on the reverse. About extremely fine. Size: D: 20.3mm; 7.95g
A gent's silver cased open faced pocket watch 'The Express English Lever', the white enamel dial signed J.G. Graves of Sheffield (a/f); together with a nickel cased railway time-keepers keyless pocket watch; an Elgin nickel cased military pocket watch with black dial and broad arrow verso; and a silver cased keyless watch (lacking glass) (4)
A collection of Roman Empire and later artefacts, to include a Roman white metal pendant, 4cm long, a folding iron instrument, 15cm, a lion mask pendant, 4cm, a cast metal warrior figure, 5cm high, three female mask pendents, the largest 4cm wide, a small bronze hammer head, 5cm wide, a bronze paw foot, 5cm wide, a metal oval bangle, 7cm wide, arrow heads (Qty)
A gentleman’s military issue pocket watch by Helvetia, brass case with plating, unusual red and black numerals, subsidiary seconds, red filled hands, stem wind lever escapement movement, rear of the case having the services arrow, GSTP, and number G24539.Condition: the watch ticks for a short while, however the spring requires attention, hands setting operates, plating rubbed particularly on back of watch, some repair to the dial at 11 and 5, acrylic glass.
Baume and Mercier, a lady's diamond wristwatch, the midnight blue oval dial with arrow head hands, diamond -set bezel and integral basket weave tapered strap, dial signed Baume and Mercier, strap marked '750', Swiss hallmarks numbered 757200-36647-9, 17.5cm length, chain 2.5cm excluding winding crown, gross weight 49.3
Conrad, Joseph 5 first, first British or first American editions, comprising The Nigger of the Narcissus. London: William Heinemann, 1898. First British edition, the first issue cloth with the "H" of Heinemann in capital letters at foot of spine, original grey cloth with gilt lifebelt design on upper cover, slightly rubbed at extremities; [Idem] Victory. London: Methuen, 1915, first edition, original red cloth, a few light spots, spine very slightly faded, binding with a few marks; [Idem] The Mirror of the Sea. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1906, first American edition, original pictorial blue cloth, owner's name in ink on front free endpaper; [Idem] The Arrow of Gold. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1919, first edition, original green cloth, small nick at head of spine, owner's inscription on front free endpaper ; Conrad, J. & F.M. Hueffer Romance. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1903, original blue cloth, rubbed, spine faded, hinges weak (5)
An Omega steel circular cased gentleman's wristwatch, the signed silvered dial with Arabic and arrow shaped numerals and with subsidiary seconds, a Record 9ct gold cased lady's wristwatch, London 1949, on a leather strap, a silver cushion shape cased wristwatch, two further wristwatches and two watch movements, (7).
A group of Victorian and later jewellery, comprising; a collar necklace with a grey agate oval drop, an amethyst quartz bracelet, on a snap clasp, detailed Mexico Sterling, four further bracelets, a brooch designed as an arrow, a brooch designed as a horseshoe with racehorses, two pairs of earrings and a gilt metal collar necklace, (12).
CWC - a Vintage stainless steel W10 Military Issue mechanical wristwatch, circa 1970s, ref. W10-6645-99 523-8290, black dial with white painted Arabic numerals, luminous hands, Tritium and British Broad Arrow, with engraved no. 3632/76, on original teal NATO strap, case width 35mm, working orderGood original working order, dial has no obvious damage, glass has general surface scratches and wear along with case and a few miniscule dents, all engraving is clear and strap in good overall condition with small signs of fraying, crown working, hands adjust smoothly
Parker, Demi Duofold, a burgundy fountain pen, the cap with a gilt arrow clip and cap band, the nib stamped 14K, squeeze bar filling system, inked; and another similar (2) Condition Report: Both with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. No boxes or paperwork Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, Vacumatic, four fountain pens, to include a black fountain pen, the cap with a gilt arrow clip and triple cap band, the two tone nib stamped 14K, button filling system, inked (4) Condition Report: Black - Light scratches, wear to the cap bands Red - Heavily scuffed, wear to the cap band and clip Green - Light scratches, markings slightly worn Blue - Light scratches Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, Vacumatic, three fountain pens, to include a green marbled example, the cap with a gilt arrow clip and double cap band, the nib stamped 14K, button filling system, inked; and a Parker, Duofold, a mottled and striped fountain pen, the cap with a clip and double cap band, the nib stamped 14K, button filling system, inked (4) Condition Report: Green marbled - Light to medium scratches, marking to barrel worn, filling system requires attention, dried ink inside the cap Mottled - Light to medium scratches, filling system requires attention, clip is heavily worn and tarnished Green - cap band worn or replaced, light to medium scratches Brown - Light to medium scratches Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, four gold plated fountain pens, to include: Parker, a gold plate fountain pen with engine turned decoration, the cap with an arrow clip, the fine nib stamped 585, squeeze bar filling system, inked; Parker, a gold plated fountain pen with striated decoration, the cap with an arrow clip and engraved I.V.L 11-7-78, the medium nib stamped 14K, squeeze bar filling system, inked; two other gold plated fountain pens and a ball point pen (5) Condition Report: Engine turned - dried ink to the nib, sack in filling system cracked and dried out Engraved - wear to the clip, decoration worn, light scratches 45 - Filling system requires attention, light scratches Striated - Light scratches Ball point - Wear to the clip, light scratches Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, nine assorted fountain pens with hooded nibs, to include a Parker, 61, gold plated fountain pen, the cap with an arrow clip, hooded nib, cartridge filling system, inked, with a Parker box (9) Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as seen Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, eight black fountain pens and a propelling pencil, various models to include: Parker, Slimfold, a black fountain pen, the cap with a gilt arrow clip and cap band, the nib stamped 14K, squeeze bar filling system, inked; Parker, Vacumatic, a black fountain pen, the cap with a gilt arrow clip and double cap band, piston filling system, inked; and a Parker, matte black fountain pen, the cap with a gilt broad arrow clip, the barrel marked Fopecri Master, cartridge filling system, inked (9) Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as seen. Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, eight white metal fountain pens and three ball point pens, various models to include a Parker, Arrow, a white metal fountain pen, the cap with a gilt broad arrow clip, squeeze bar filling system, uninked, with a Parker box and leaflet (11) Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as seen Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, 75 Cisele, a silver coloured fountain pen, the cap with a gilt arrow clip and stamped Sterling Silver, the nib stamped 14K, squeeze bar filling system, inked, with a Parker box; and a Parker, Premier Cisele, a silver coloured ball point pen, with a gilt arrow clip and a Parker box (2) Condition Report: Both with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. The ball point pen with heavy wear to the gilt band Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, Vacumatic, a brown striated fountain pen, the cap with a gilt arrow clip and cap band, the nib stamped 14K, with a plunger filling system, inked Condition Report: Clip bent slightly outwards Nib is stained Cap band is worn Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use No boxes or paperwork Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, Duofold, two black fountain pens, the caps with a gilt arrow clip and cap band, the nibs stamped 14K, button filling systems, inked; Parker, a black fountain pen, the gold plated cap with arrow clip and engraved Syd Wolchok, plunger filling system, inked; Parker, 17, a black fountain pen; and a Parker Victory fountain pen Condition Report: All with wear and with bent nibs Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, 51, a gold plated fountain pen and propelling pencil, the fountain pen cap with arrow clip, hooded nib, squeeze bar filling system, inked, the propelling pencil conforming, with a Parker box; and a Parker blue fountain pen Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as seen All with wear commensurate with use. Sticky residue from label. Scuffs and scratches obvious to all. Condition Report Disclaimer
A collection of assorted pens, to include: Parker, Falcon, a gold plated fountain pen and ball point pen, the fountain pen cap with arrow clip, squeeze bar filling system, uninked, the ball point pen conforming, with a Parker box, certificate, instruction leaflet, two ink cartridges and outer card sleeve; Parker, a brown lacquer fountain pen; Parker, 51, a grey fountain pen; Parker, a white metal fountain pen; Sheaffer, a blue fountain pen, with a Sheaffer box; Waterman, a black propelling pencil, with a gilt clip, with a Waterman box; and two Waterman pen boxes Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as seen Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, a lapis lazuli coloured fountain pen and ball point pen, the fountain pen cap with gilt arrow clip, squeeze bar filling system, inked, the ball point pen conforming; a brown lacquer fountain pen and ball point pen, the fountain pen cap with gilt arrow clip, the fine nib stamped 585, cartridge filling system, inked, the ball point pen conforming; and a brown lacquer roller ball pen Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as seen All with wear commensurate with use Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, 51, a black fountain pen, the gold plated cap with arrow clip, hooded nib, squeeze bar filling system, inked; and a Conway Stewart, 15, a green marbled fountain pen, the cap with gilt clip and cap band, the nib stamped 14K, lever filling system, inked Condition Report: Green -Light scratches, filling system requires attention 51 - Light scratches Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, a collection of pens, to include: a white metal ball point pen, with an arrow clip and engraved Royal Wedding 29th. July 1981, accompanied by a Parker box; three other white metal ball point pens; a gold plated fountain pen, with striated decoration, the cap with an arrow clip, squeeze bar filling system, inked; a gold plated roller ball pen; and three gold plated ball point pens Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as seen Condition Report Disclaimer
A collection of ball point pens, roller ball pens and propelling pencils, to include: Parker, 61, a black ball point pen, with an arrow clip, stamped CALTEX, with a Parker box; Sheaffer, a gold plated ball point pen, with engine turned decoration; Burberrys, a blue ball point pen, with gilt clip; a black example; a white metal propelling pencil with four sliding mechanisms; together with a other ball point pens, roller ball pens, propelling pencils, refills and other items Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as seen All with wear commensurate with use Condition Report Disclaimer
A collection of pens, to include: Parker, a brown lacquer fountain pen, the cap with a gilt arrow clip and cap band, the fine nib stamped 585, cartridge filling system, inked, with cartridge convertor; Parker, a gold plated fountain pen; Sheaffer, a gold plated and engine turned fountain pen, the cap with a clip, the nib stamped 585 14K, cartridge filling system, inked; Waterman, two white metal roller ball pens, the caps with gilt clips and cap bands; together with eight assorted ball point pens Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as seen All with wear commensurate with use Condition Report Disclaimer
Parker, Duofold, a blue marbled propelling pencil, with a gilt arrow clip; Eversharp, a silver propelling pencil, engraved W.H.C.W; another silver coloured propelling pencil; a Sheaffer gold plated propelling pencil; and a Cross gold plated propelling pencil Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as seen Condition Report Disclaimer
WILLIAM THOMAS: A SURVEY OF THE CATHEDRAL-CHURCH OF WORCESTER, London, 1737, printed for the author, engraved folding plan, folding North prospect of the cathedral, 13 plates including 10 printed on both sides, 12 full page plates, index at end with 4 pages supplied with manuscript, 4to, disbound + VALENTINE GREEN: THE HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES OF THE CITY AND SUBURBS OF WORCESTER, London, W Bulmer & Co, 1796, 1st edition, 2 vols in 1, printed for the author, engraved vignette titles, folding plan loose and separated into three parts, lacks plate of Bishop Madox's monument at page 161 of vol 1, otherwise complete as lists, additional plate of internal view of Worcester Cathedral at page 135 vol 1, 4to, disbound + FREDERICK THOMAS MARSH: ANNALS OF THE HOSPITAL OF S. WOLSTAN OR THE COMMANDERY IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER..., Worcester and London, 1890, 1st edition, 11 plates as list, 4to, original cloth gilt, ex-lib + J M WOODWARD: THE HISTORY OF BORDESLEY ABBEY IN THE VALLEY OF THE ARROW NEAR REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, London and Oxford, J H & J Parker, Birmingham Corns and Bartleet, 1866, 1st edition, 3 plates including frontis and 1 plan as list, 4to, original cloth gilt, ex-lib + HENRY CARD: A DISSERTATION ON THE ANTIQUITIES OF GREAT MALVERN IN WORCESTERSHIRE, London for J G & F Rivington, 1831, 1st edition, engraved frontis, 1pp adverts at end, foxing, 4to, original boards, rebacked + EDWIN LEES: THE FOREST AND CHACE OF MALVERN..., Worcester, The Herald Office, 1877, 1st edition, signed and inscribed, 11 plates, lacks map, original limp cloth gilt (6)
An 18th century Worcester blue and white cup and saucer with painted floral sprays and with crescent marks to base, together with further decorative late 18th and 19th century ceramics including a saucer with painted harbour scene decoration and R monogram to reverse, a spill holder in the form of a cherub, bow, arrow and quiver, 12 cm tall approximately, a 19th century Copeland cabinet plate with painted botanical spray and arcaded border, 24 cm diameter, a Bloor Derby plate with forget me not detail, 23 cm diameter, etc (collection)
A Soho Reflex Technical Camera with a Taylor-Hobson Cooke Anastigmat 48in f/7 Lens, camera on large focusing system, attached to large barrel aprox 60cm long, 102cm in total length, with aerial photographic lens, UK Government property broad arrow marking, barrel G, aperture ring stiff but rotates, elements G, with fitted wooden box
KINGSLEY AMIS, The Folks that Live on the Hill, Hutchinson 1990, signed; The Russian Girl, Hutchinson 1992, signed; and Memoirs, Hutchinson 1991, together with MARTIN AMIS, London Fields, Jonathan Cape 1989, signed; Time's Arrow, Jonathan Cape 1991, signed; The Information, Flamingo 1995, signed (2 copies); Night Train, Jonathan Cape, 1997, signed; Heavy Water, Jonathan Cape 1998, signed and dated; Experience, Jonathan Cape 2000, signed and dated; and Coba The Dread, Jonathan Cape 2002, second pressing, (11)
Parker, Duofold, a rare retail sample gilt metal fountain pen and ball point pen, the fountain pen cap with arrow clip, cap band and stamped Metal, the medium reverse oblique nib stamped 18K 750, cartridge filling system, inked, with cartridge convertor, the ball point pen conforming, with a Parker box These retail samples were produced to have the same weight and feel as the 18 carat gold examples.Condition Report: Almost like new condition, no paperworkCondition Report Disclaimer
Parker, Duofold, a rare retail sample gilt metal fountain pen and ball point pen, the fountain pen cap with arrow clip, cap band and stamped Metal, the medium reverse oblique nib stamped 18K 750, cartridge filling system, inked, with cartridge convertor, the ball point pen conforming, with a Parker box These retail samples were produced to have the same weight and feel as the 18 carat gold examples.Condition Report: Almost like new conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Parker, a 9 carat gold ball point pen and propelling pencil, hallmarked London 1973, with arrow clips, engine turned decoration and a rectangular shaped vacant reserve, accompanied by a Parker boxCondition Report: Hallmarks are clearGenerally good condition44g grossCondition Report Disclaimer
A 20th century nickel or chrome cased military issue pocket watch, with Arabic dial and subsidiary seconds, the case back engraved with broad arrow and G.S.T.P. over K15147. Condition: Case back quite scratched and worn in general, but mainly to the centre. Case diameter 52mm. Case sides quite scratched also. Dial a little discoloured. Visible rust to the hands along with some loss to luminescent material. Hands adjust. Does not wind and does not currently tick. We cannot guarantee any of the watches to be in working order.
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