With a 67.5cm broad fullered blade with sharpened edge and etched in cyrillic with initials 'ERII' beneath a Crown. With a brass hilt with double shell guard and grip, the 'D' shaped bow stamped to both sides with inspectors marks, a further inspection mark to the blade. 93cm overall. Catherine the Greats reign from 1762-1796 saw numerous conflicts including The Seven Years War, the Pomeranian War against Sweden, wars against the Turks, Circassians, Poles and others. It is also likely that such a sword could also have been used during the Napoleonic Wars. See 'Russian Sidearms, Polearms & Bayonets' by A.N. Kulinsky, 2001. p176, N67 *Condition: Pitting and degradation to blade in places and very end of point lacking, rubbing and light dents to brass guard and grip.
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An early to mid 20th century diamond brooch, in the form of a floral spray, set throughout with old cut diamonds of varying sizes, the central diamond approximately 4.25mm x 4.3mm x 2.2mm deep, with an unusual safety chain with bow shaped attachment, 5cm long, mount tests as 14-15ct gold and platinum, 10.8g gross
A Georgian necklace, the frontispiece with two intertwined hearts with a bow above, one set with rubies and the other set with rose cut diamonds, each heart with a drop consisting of an oval garnet with three rose cut diamonds above, approximately 64cm long, the chain probably a later addition, the mounts and chain testing as 18-22ct gold, 17.6g gross
A white metal and diamond set bow brooch, approx. 9.8gms total weight, the largest stone approx. 6mm dia., another stone 5mm dia. six stones approx. 4mm dia., six stones approx. 3.5mm dia., six stones approx. 3mm dia., and four smaller stones, overall size of the brooch approx. 4cm x 2cm in extremes contained in a Bolt & Co. of Wimbledon box
A Victorian Parian ware bust of William Ewart Gladstone, by Adams & Co, after E. W. Wyon, third quarter 19th century, modelled in high collar, bow tie, waistcoat and frockcoat, on a waisted socle, impressed to the reverse E W WYON F / GLADSTONE / ADAMS & CO / PUBLISHED BY JOHN STARK ETRURIA, REGISTERED APRIL 25 1866, 40cm high Footnotes: Provenance: The Property of the late Lord Avebury.Condition Report: This bust is in generally good, ready to place condition. There are no apparent damages or restorations but there is small, dark horizontal firing fracture beneath the ribbon of the bow tie on the true right side. The surface is a little dirty and would benefit from a gentle clean and there are some dark specks in places. The reverse has some dark marks to the back of the head and along the top edge of the truncation but these can be gently cleaned away.
A pair of large French gilt and patinated bronze three-light wall appliques, of Louis XVI style, late 19th/early 20th century, the backplates surmounted with a ribbon tied bow and tassels above scrolling foliate branches with eagle heads, above tassel terminals, 117.5cm high, 43cm wide (2)Provenance: Property of a Gentleman removed from a Knightsbridge Apartment.It is the buyers responsibility to ensure electrical items are professionally rewired for use. Condition Report: Generally in good overall condition with minor wear to the gilded elements. The black patination to the backplates has been refreshed. The wires run up the outside of the branches and the bobeche and sockets are drilled. The flambeau finials and ribbon-tied elements are possibly later associated. Each backplate is drilled at the top and bottom to secure to the wall. A qualified electrician should examine the lot before use.
A near pair of Victorian elm and beech smokers bow elbow chairs, each with a down swept arm rest and three open work splats with inverted heart shaped apertures, over a shaped and figured elm seat, upon inverted baluster and knopped legs united by an 'H' cross stretcher, 86cm and 82cm high (2)
Limited Anniversary Edition figure of lady in a formal pink evening gown with pink adorned flowers from shoulder to white bow belt, complimented with formal white gloves and hand fan.Royal Reception, Lenox backstamp on base. Issued: 1992Dimensions: 3.5"L x 5"W x 8.5"HManufacturer: LenoxCondition: Age related wear.
KOBAYASHI EIJIRO (1870-1946)Probably Taisho (1912-1926) to Showa (1926-1989) era, 1910-1930sTwo chuban tate-e prints, both depicting night scenes on the Sumida River: the first with an oarsman in the foreground standing on the bow of a boat and poling his cargo beneath a high bridge, passersby crossing overhead, lights from the boat and the buildings in the distance reflected on the water, published by Hasegawa-Nishinomiya or Nishinomiya, 24.5cm x 18cm (9 5/8in x 7 1/16in); the second a moonlit scene showing the silhouette of a woman about to board a small pleasure boat, other revellers in the distance enjoying the evening cool, published by Nishinomiya, stamped Hanken Shoyu Nishinomiya Yosaku, 27cm x 20cm (10 5/8in x 7 7/8in); both signed with a seal Eijiro and mounted on card. (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
French violin, Mirecourt circa 1890, labelled Guiseppe Maravelli, two piece back 14 inches, together with two bows, cased.Condition report:Additional images have been uploaded to the lot page on our website for you to view.Bow 1 - appears to be intact and sound, very worn, evidence of previous strapping and repolishing, worn. 66.6gBow 2 - small chip to bone mount on the tip, wire and leather strapping seems to be good, repolished, small dent to frog. 53.5gViolin - very worn to extremeties, significant old repair and evideice of old repairs connecting the top plate to the ribs.
English violin, unnamed, probably late 19th or early 20th Century, two piece back 14 inches, with a bow indistinctly named, in a double violin case.Condition report:The chin rest is dirty. There are some minor indentations to the body of the violin and some water marks near the chin rest. The inside of the case is in good condition, with some rubbing to some edges and some damage to the material handles. The outside of the case has scratches, scuff marks and some losses. Additional images have been uploaded to the lot page on our website for you to view.
George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, the top cross-banded with boxwood stringing, the frieze with similar stringing and inlays, two short and thre long graduating drawers with later brass plaque and drop handles, original bone escutcheons, shaped apron and bracket feet, width 113cm, depth 53cm, height 106cm.Condition report:The top has some historic darkened marks, part ring stains, and ingrained scatches. There is a partial split towards the bow front, approximately 5cm in from the edge but it appears stable. Some of the crossbanding is replaced on the rear left corner. The sides are generally ok, just some old marks and wear. The handles have been replaced. The drawers are all sound. Some of the moulded drawer outlines have losses.
George III mahogany bow front bachelor’s chest of drawers, the top with moulded edge, brushing slide over two short and three long graduating drawers with oval brass plaque handles, shaped apron, splayed bracket feet, width 103cm, depth 54cm, height 96cm, now on casters.Condition report:There is a heavy scar down the right hand side panel. The top is good, possibly refinished, the moulded outlines have been reattached/ replaced. Some chipped losses to the outlines. Feet blocks replaced. The drawers are sound. Some of the boxstrung outlines have replaced lengths. Some scuffs and marks through use.
A JAPANESE ARCHERY SET PROBABLY MEIJI, 19TH CENTURYComprising: a yumi (bow), an ebira (quiver) and twelve ya (arrows); the black lacquer bow of typical shape and bound with red-lacquered rattan bands, in a fabric pouch; the arrows with various floral patterns in coloured lacquer, some mounted with spotted feathers; the cylindrical quiver with a gold four-petalled flower mon on the black ground, 215cm max. (14)
Four Victorian yew wood Windsor chairs, East Midlands Region, with crinoline stretcher, three with elm seat, the fourth of ash Handling marks and wear from long use, much accretion of old dirt and grime, arm bow of ash seated chair split in several places. All original and unrestored, would benefit from some cosmetic restoration
A Victorian mahogany coaching table and a reproduction bow fronted walnut dressing table in the form of a lowboy, on cabriole legs, dressing table 77cm h; 54 x 105cm Coaching table in good condition. Top of dressing table with localised loss to veneers through damp, two brass handles incomplete
Circa 16th-17th century A.D. Comprising: one bronze with trefoil head, motif of three arrows; one bronze with trefoil head, motif of EC initials; one silver with trefoil head, motif of standing figure with bow; one bronze with trefoil head, motif of seven stars; one bronze, motif of eye, heart and arrows; the latter accompanied by an impression. 22 grams total, 16-30 mm (5/8 - 1 1/8 in.). Acquired before 1990. Property of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman.[5, No Reserve]
Circa 9th century B.C. Displaying a corrugated rim above and below; two advancing soldiers, each striding forwards over the headless body of a dead enemy, carrying a severed head in each hand; the soldiers shown bearded and each wearing a pointed and segmented helmet with a recess to accommodate the ears, a cuirass and thigh-length tunic, with a bow over one shoulder and a sword slung from a waist belt; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 72 grams, 10.8 cm wide (277 grams total, 11 cm high including stand) (4 1/4 - 4 3/8 in.). Ex S. Moussieff collection, London, UK. Acquired from C.J. Martin (Coins) Ltd.Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.203209. Battle-scenes - and especially images where the Assyrians overrun their enemies and achieve outright victory - appear to make up a large part of 'official' art of the period. Subjecting a defeated foe to torture and death is the theme of much of the wall-decoration of the palace of Nineveh. A battle-scene depicting the siege of a walled city shows similarly equipped infantrymen; it is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.55.121.4a, b. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
167-149 B.C. Amphipolis, First Meris. Obv: diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver behind shoulder, all at the centre of a Macedonian shield decorated with dots between stars in crescents. Rev: MAKEDONWN PRWTHS legend with club to right, AR monogram above all within oak wreath, thunderbolt in outer left field. AMNG III-1, 159; BMC 2; SNG Copenhagen 1310; Hoover HGC 1103.16.98 grams. Property of a North London gentleman.
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