We found 117845 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 117845 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
117845 item(s)/page
Lot 380
54c, fullered blade stamped IS or SI to either side, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow and down turned shield-shaped guard decorated with a Classical allegorical couple, this Classical theme featured on the bow (indistinct London marks) and pommel, reeded tapering polished horn grip, contained in its silver mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the frog hook stamped ER (Edward Ravens, New St., Covent Garden, London). Circa 1700. See London Silver Hilted Swords Pg 203.
Lot 362
81.5cm triple fullered blade incised JOHANNES WUNDES GLORIA to either side in the central fuller, further struck with a deep King's Head mark to either side, characteristic hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow and spherical pommel, solid iron grip, the whole inset with silver pellets within silver linear borders. See The Price Guide to Antique Edged Weapons by Southwick Pg 93 Fig. 240 for a similar hilt.
Lot 368
70cm slightly curved fullered blade incised with the running wolf or fox mark and the initials SH for Samuel Harvey, regulation brass hilt with heart-shaped guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, the cast brass grip decorated to either side with crowned Prince of Wales' feathers, banner form motto ICH DIEN, the whole surmounting the white Hannoverian horse, spherical pommel. Circa 1750.
Lot 160
A collection of vintage 20th century Beswick and Royal Albert Beatrix Potter ceramic figurines. The lot to comprise 1955 Tommy Brock by Beswick, 1965 Mrs. Flopsy Bunny by Beswick, 1989 Gentleman Mouse Made a Bow by Royal Albert, Foxy Whiskered Gentleman by Beswick, 1992 Mrs. Rabbit cooking by Royal Albert, 1977 Hunca Munca Sweeping by Beswick, 1989 Cottontail by Royal Albert, 1991 Ribby and the patty pan by Royal Albert, 1970 Cousin Ribby by Beswick, 1983 Jemima Puddle-duck by Royal Albert (hairline to underside), and Samuel Whiskers by Beswick. Tallest to measure approx. 12cm.
Lot 51
After Augustus Pugin (1812 - 1852) and Thomas Rowlandson (1757 - 1827) - The Microcosm of London - six early nineteenth century aquatint engravings, dated 1808 and 1809. Comprising House of Lords, Watch House, St. Mary le Bone, Old Bailey, Doctors Commons, House of Commons and Bow Street Office. Framed and glazed, bar one lacking glass. Each to measure approx. 37cm x 21cm, to include frame 41cm x 37cm.
Lot 204
A LADY'S GOLD CASED KEYLESS WIND, HALF HUNTING CASED FOB WATCHWith an unsigned gilt jewelled lever movement, gold inner case, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the case front with blue enamelled Roman numerals on a pink enamelled ground, the case detailed 18 C 0,755, (the suspension bow lacking), diameter 2.8cm, gross weight 21.8 grams
Lot 437
To include seventeen tea cups; twenty-two saucers; four smaller tea cups with six saucers; six coffee cups with two saucers; twenty plates; four smaller plates; seven further small plates; a graduated set of four milk jugs with one duplicate of the smallest jug; three further milk jugs; a small teapot; a coffee pot; a lidded sugar bowl; two further bowls; five lids; six egg cups; three octagonal butter dishes;and a lidless pot with twin handles; etc.Qty: qtyTwo of the larger tea cups with very minor chipping in the underglaze and with scuffing to the feet; one with a re-glued handle, clear evidence of repair with some parts of the handle missing; one with a small biscuit chip on the outside of the rim at 7 o’clock from the handle; one with a biscuit chip on the inside of the rim at 6 o’clock from the handle; one with a chip with a crack running from it down from the rim not the bow of the cup by the handle running to the midpoint of the handle. Three of the smaller teacups with chips out of the rims.One of the coffee cups with several small chips to the rim; one with chipping to the glaze around the rim.Eight saucers for the larger teacups with biscuit chipping to the rims. Two of the medium sized saucers with biscuit chips to the rims.Six of the tea plates with biscuit chips to the rims. One of the middle sized plates with a biscuit chip to the rim. One of the smaller plates with a biscuit chip.The third largest of the set of graduated jugs with light chipping around the spot; light chipping around the spout of one of the two smaller. The larger jug with repairs to the handle. The smaller jug with a chip to the rim and a crack running down the body.The larger tea pot in generally good condition; the medium and smaller sized tea pot with losses to the spouts.The coffee pot with losses to the spout and cracks to the base.One of the butter dishes with biscuit chipping to the rim.The sugar bowl with chips to the shaped rim and a crack in the lid with evidence of repairs.One of the bowls with a biscuit chip to the rim.One of the lozenge shaped dishes with a biscuit chip to the rim.Otherwise in generally good condition.
Lot 29
A 6.35mm (.25) LEVER-COCKING 'BUGELSPANNER' AIR-RIFLE SIGNED ORIGINAL WILL, serial no. 6962, German, circa 1905, with tilting octagonal 20 1/2in. smooth-bore barrel opened via a short swing under-lever under the fore-end, nickel-plated air-chamber and trigger-housing, skip-chequered walnut butt-stock with raised cheek-piece and nickel-plated heel-plate, nickel-plated under-lever forming the trigger-guard bow, walnut fore-end with 'schnabel' tip, the whole restored and refinished. Pre-1939
Lot 1054
A .455 SMITH & WESSON MKII HAND EJECTOR SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 49836, circa 1915, with blued 6 1/2in. barrel, crescent fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap, the solid frame fitted with an auxiliary period adjustable rear-sight signed 'F.d.l' and 'PAT. PEND.', blued fluted swing-out cylinder, chequered walnut grips inlaid at top with 'S&W' medallions and lanyard swivel at heel, the whole retaining much original finish and colour, the trigger guard bow with additional engraved number '5687'. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
Lot 1065
A RARE .360 (No.5) CHARLES LANCASTER FOUR-BARRELLED SELF-COCKING PISTOL, serial no. 8572, circa 1885, with blued 5 5/8in. oval-bored barrel cluster, the top-rib signed 'CHARLES LANCASTER (PATENT) 151 NEW BOND ST, LONDON', the left side rib engraved '.360 No.5 C.F.', squared action with side-lever opening to the left hand side and double hook locking, chequered walnut grip-panels covering the action cheeks and the birdshead butt, the back-strap with ribbed lower half, lanyard swivel to heel, trigger-guard bow with engraved serial number, retaining fair traces of probable original finish. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
Lot 403
A FINE 16-BORE FLINTLOCK SINGLE-BARRELLED WHITE-METAL MOUNTED SPORTING GUN SIGNED ASTON, MANCHESTER, no visible serial number, circa 1770, with two-stage 34in. slightly swamped iron barrel, white metal spider fore-sight, the breech section of barrel reeded for the first 13in. and with a carved girdle at the intersection, large gold poincon to top of breech relief embossed 'ASTON, MANCH'R' together with a crown device, iron top-tang with broad shallow sighting groove, large oval gold touch-hole, flat bevel edged plain lock signed in script 'ASTON' below the gold lined pan, stepped and pointed tail, roller frizzen, swan-necked cock, walnut full-stock with take-down fore-end and carved rococo apron around the top-tang, the handrail wrist with full dot and checkerboard Durs-style chequering, white metal furniture including border engraved heel-plate with a vase engraved to the short top-spur, engraved roll-edged tang-less trigger guard bow, rolled ended ramrod throat and two en-suite pipes, the fore-end with white metal facing plates at the join and ebony ramrod with replacement brass tip.
Lot 747
A .300 (ROOK) UNDER-LEVER HAMMER ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE SIGNED CHARLES LANCASTER, serial no. 11436, circa 1895, with ovoid 26in. barrel, machine matted top-flat with central panel signed 'CHARLES LANCASTER', dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, the left side of the octagonal breech-section marked '.300 CF', plain squared colour hardened under-lever ejecting action (much colour remaining), the under-lever numbered externally and following the contour of the trigger guard bow, central hammer, period peep-sight fitted to top-tang, chequered walnut semi pistol-grip butt-stock, chequered walnut splinter snap-on fore-end, blued finish faded. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
Lot 517
A 16-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING or TARGET RIFLE SIGNED SCHOURUP, AARHUUS, no visible serial number, Danish, circa 1840, with heavy multi-groove rifled and swamped octagonal iron 27 3/4in. barrel, engraved radial bands to muzzle-face and inlet white metal band around muzzle, tunnel fore-sight, adjustable standing notch rear-sight with later spirit level notch sight behind (spirit evaporated), plain top-tang with moulded snail, plain flat lock of semi flint form and signed in script 'D.J. SCHOURUP' above 'AARHUUS' in block letters, plain hammer, walnut full-stock (age related splits) with chip-carved wrist in lieu of chequering, period but later applied pillar peep-sight to wrist, raised angular cheek-piece, iron furniture including shotgun heel-plate, plain trigger guard bow with spurred tang, double-set triggers and flat bracing plate and hook to front of fore-end, no provision for ramrod. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
Lot 36
A 6.35mm (.25) LEVER-COCKING 'BUGELSPANNER' AIR-RIFLE INITIALLED 'ER-EM-CE', serial no. 2, German, circa 1900, with blued tilting octagonal 19 1/2in. smooth-bore barrel opened via a side mounted exposed trigger to the right hand side of the fore-end, the top-flat marked 'ER-EM-CE', nickel-plated air-chamber, the trigger-housing stamped with a 'S' within a rounded corner triangle above a patent number, chequered walnut butt-stock with nickel-plated heel-plate, nickel-plated under-lever forming the trigger-guard bow, plain walnut fore-end, much original finish remaining with some surface corrosion spotting. Pre-1939 * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
Lot 412
A .680 FLINTLOCK FUSIL or CARBINE SIGNED TOWER, serial no. 2, probably a 1770 Pattern Royal Artillery Carbine, with 37in. barrel, block fore-sight, moulded band at breech, Tower proofs, borderline engraved lock signed 'TOWER' at the tail and with crown over 'GR' device below pan, swan-necked cock, walnut handrail full-stock with brass furniture, the heel-plate spur engraved with '2', swivel mount to front of trigger guard bow, four ramrod pipes including throat, iron ramrod, the tip of fore-stock cracked and repaired and fitted with a crude replacement nose-band.
Lot 610
A RARE .32 PERCUSSION E. WHITNEY 'TWO-TRIGGER' HAND-INDEXED POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. T7, manufactured between 1852-4, with octagonal 5in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'E. WHITNEY NEW HAVEN CT.', bead fore-sight, no provision for rear-sight, solid brass frame with traces of silver plated finish, iron five-shot cylinder with front locking notches, iron trigger guard bow with additional auxiliary trigger mounted forwards of the front of guard to release the cylinder for indexing, central hammer (repaired), smooth flared walnut grips (chipping to heel and lower edges), exposed iron surfaces fine pitted and frosted.
Lot 815
A GOOD .380 (RIMFIRE) REMINGTON 'FACTORY CONVERSION OF THE NEW MODEL POLICE' FIVE-SHOT REVOLVER, serial no. 4725, circa 1865-73, with octagonal 3 1/2in. barrel, the top flat signed 'PATENTED SEPT 14 1858, MARCH 17 1863' and 'E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEWYORK U.S.A.' over 'NEW MODEL', crescent fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap, under-barrel loading lever, plain cylinder with separate end-plate, solid frame with blued trigger and colour hardened hammer, smooth factory walnut grips and plated brass trigger-guard bow, the whole retaining nearly all its original nickel-plated finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
Lot 723
AN ENGLISH .300 (ROOK) HAMMERLESS TOP-LEVER ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE SIGNED ARMSTRONG & CO., NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, serial no. 39875, circa 1900, with blued 26 1/4in. barrel, the top-flat with machine engraving, the adjacent side top-flats signed 'ARMSTRONG & Co.' and 'NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE', dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, border and scroll engraved slab-sided action with blunted pyramid inletting for head of stock, top-lever opening and cocking indicator, chequered walnut butt-stock with capped pistol-grip and chequered hard rubber heel-plate, sliding safe behind the trigger guard bow and chequered splinter snap-on fore-end with moulded horn tip. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
Lot 405
A RARE QUEEN ANNE PERIOD .670 FLINTLOCK MUSKET SIGNED VAUGHAN, rack no. 4, dated for 1711, with round tapering iron 37in. barrel 'in the white' (mild staining), large applied boat-shaped fore-sight, moulded band at breech, Tower proofs and engraved with a large 'P.T', solid squared top-tang engraved with a number '4', curved and rounded lock signed 'VAUGHAN' across the pointed tail and marked with a '1' above and an '11' below the signature (probably January 1711), a crown over 'A.R.' above an inverted broad arrow below the pan, unbridled frizzen, swan-necked cock, walnut handrail full-stock with carved apron around the tang (cleaned with small losses, repairs and filled worm), moulded brass furniture including pillared trigger guard bow and serpentine side-plate with carved feather terminal, probable replacement brass-tipped wood ramrod.
Lot 23
A SCARCE .22 STERLING ARMAMENTS HR83 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, serial no. 2956, circa 1983, with blued 17 1/2in. barrel fitted with a black crackle-finished detachable tunnel fore-sight, the rear-sight block marked 'STERLING ARMAMENTS CO.' over 'HR81' over 'CAL .22', the left side marked 'PAT. PENDING REG. DESIGN' over the serial number, bolt action single-shot pellet feed, blued air-chamber and under-lever, hand chequered walnut stock, two-stage colour-hardened trigger, black crackle finished muzzle-cap and trigger-guard bow and fitted with swivels for a sling, collector's external condition and fitted with a period Sterling Bisley Deluxe 4x32 rubber armoured telescopic sight.
Lot 30
A RARE 8mm CRANK-WOUND AMERICAN 'PRIMARY NEW YORK TYPE' GALLERY AIR-RIFLE, POSSIBLY BY D. & J. LURCH, no visible serial number, circa 1861, with octagonal smoothbore 23 1/4in. iron barrel rotating sideways to load, rubbed illegible signature ending in 'N.Y.' to top-flat, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, short ladder rear-sight, raised engraved band to front of the air-chamber, the air-chamber also engraved with a panel of scrolls (rubbed), brass trigger unit with detachable crank handle to right hand side fitted with a turned wood grip-piece, walnut butt-stock of Kentucky rifle style with brass furniture including Swiss-style heel-plate and trigger guard bow with raised lower tang and moulded walnut splinter fore-end with nickel tip, the whole refinished. Pre-1939
Lot 452
A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK LIVERYMAN'S HOLSTER PISTOL SIGNED TOW, LONDON, rack No. 1, with round slightly swamped 7in. London proved iron barrel signed 'LONDON' at the breech end (rubbed), solid squared top-tang, plain radiused lock with pointed tail, swan-necked cock and plain pan with 'TOW' signed below, walnut full-stock with brass furniture including bulbous butt-cap with long side-spurs, moulded trigger guard bow and tang, single ramrod thimble with rolled ends, serpentine side-plate and shaped escutcheon to wrist engraved with a letter 'D' below a Baron's crown and above the numeral '1' and brass mounted mahogany ramrod.
Lot 33
A RARE .25 SIDE-COCKING AMERICAN 'NEW ENGLAND TYPE' GALLERY AIR-RIFLE, serial no. 4, circa 1865, with octagonal 20 3/4in. iron barrel dropping forwards to load, barrel-lock operated via an exposed trigger under the fore-end, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, plain air-chamber, large articulated cocking handle to right hand side, walnut butt-stock of shotgun style with chequered wrist and raised continental style cheek-piece, iron furniture including heel-plate and trigger guard bow with spurred tang and walnut splinter fore-end (old crack at tip), the whole refinished. Pre-1939
Lot 540
A LATE 13-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN BY JOHN MANTON, LONDON, serial no. 11860, for between 1845-49, with browned laminated 30in. barrels, the raised shallow concave sighting rib unsigned, bead fore-sight, scroll engraved breech-blocks with engraved and vented platinum plugs, engraved top-tang with a scene of gamebirds, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks also featuring scenes of gamebirds and with fully scroll engraved hammers, refinished walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist and with rectangular white metal escutcheon behind the top-tang, iron furniture engraved with gamebirds to the lower tang and a hunting dog to the trigger guard bow, scroll engraved ramrod throat, plain thimbles and brass tipped ebony ramrod.
Lot 15
King and Country - Three boxed figures from the King and Country 'The Real West' series. Lot consists of TRW14 Mounted Warrior with Bow & Arrow; TRW004 Mounted Wolfs Head with Shield & Lance; TRW016 Warrior with Musket. Figures appear to be in Mint condition in Excellent - Near Mint boxes with some minor storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Lot 35
A BI COLOUR DIAMOND BROOCH, designed as a yellow metal bow with white metal and engraved detail, set with five round brilliant cut diamonds, approximate total diamond weight 0.35ct, fitted with a yellow metal pin and safety clasp, approximate width 35mm, stamped 9ct, approximate gross weight 7 grams (condition report: general light wear, chip to top diamond, overall condition good)
Lot 616
ONE BOX OF SIX HERMANN TEDDY ORIGINAL BEARS AND FROG, to include a musical limited edition 314/500 brown bear No. 62/31/3, a limited edition2257/4000 golden bear dated 3/10/1990 wearing yellow, black and red bow No.15 145 2, a light brown growling bear No. 06840 2, a small apricot coloured limited edition 393/500 bear No. 17225 3, a miniature bear and a green plush frog, all four bears have original cardboard swing tags(some are creased) bears appear in good condition (1 box)
Lot 1243
A 20TH CENTURY MAHOGANY STRONGBOW FURNITURE BOW FRONT COCKTAIL CABINET, fitted with four cupboard doors, a brushing slide and a single drawer, the top two doors enclosing a mirrored back and glass shelf, width 68cm x depth 43cm x height 151cm (condition report: one key, minor marks and scuffs, other signs of usage)
Lot 102
A SELECTION OF SILVERWARE, to include a childrens silver knife and fork set, engraved detail to the knife blade and scrolling acanthus detail to handles, hallmarked 'George Unite' Birmingham 1922, together with a pair of novelty sugar tongs depicting a man holding two ouroboros snakes, hallmarked 'George Gillett' London 1884, a silver spoon, hallmarked 'Joseph Rodgers & Sons' Sheffield 1907, a silver strainer spoon, hallmarked 'David Hollander & Son' Birmingham 1954, approximate gross weight 4.25 ozt, 132.3 grams, together with a white metal caddy spoon, shell bowl with cherub holding a bow to the with handle, continetal silver marks, 18.1 grams, 0.58 ozt, together with assorted silver handled cutlery pieces, a shoe horn and button hook (condition report: general moderate wear, clear hallmarks overall condition good)
Lot 436
A CASED VIOLIN AND AN EMPTY PAINTED VIOLIN CASE, comprising a cased Pro Musica Holt violin, paper label numbered 3465, two piece back (sound post loose inside, chipped corner block, end pin having losses, some knocks and scratches, one string missing), in a hard Skylark brand case with unmarked bow (bow requires restringing, case has some wear and would benefit from a clean), together with a painted wooden case (some wear, would benefit from a clean) (2) (Condition Report: as stated in the description, otherwise appear ok)
Lot 312
° ° Joyce, James - Ulysses, limited edition number 162 of 900 copies on Japon Vellum, 1st English edition (printed in England), 4to, original publisher’s green linen buckram with Eric Gill’s design of a Homeric bow motif blocked in gilt to front board, gilt letters to spine, with rare d/j, John Lane, The Bodley Head, London, 1936
Lot 37
Clear crystal leaning figural with amber, black eyes wearing a holiday bow tie. Swarovski backstamp. 7637 000 001. This item has its original box: 2.5"H x 3.25"dia. Certificate of Authenticity included. Artist: Martin ZendronIssued: 1993 - 2001Dimensions: 1.75"L x 1"W x 1.5"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 52
A set of six Adderleys 18th century 'Bow' Quail pattern octagonal plates - 1920s-30s reproductions of the 18th century originals by the Bow factory, red printed and impressed factory marks, 23 cm diameter, one with chip to corner, one with chip to underside.* Condition: Four in good condition, with just light gilt wear. One with small chip to one corner and one with larger chip to underside on one corner.
Lot 626
LUDWIGSBURG 3-tlg. Figurenkonvolut, 20./21. Jh.: 2 große Musiksoli, 'Spinettspielerin' und 'Geigenspieler', Entwürfe von Johann Christian Beyer um 1763, H. ca. 20,5 cm, Geigenbogenspitze beschädigt, Band an der Hose des rechten Beines wohl leicht bestoßen; Figurengruppe 'Winzerpaar', H. ca. 13,5, L. ca. 19,5. | LUDWIGSBURG 3-piece convolute of figures, 20th/21st cent: 2 large music solos, 'Spinet player' and 'Violin player', designs by Johann Christian Beyer c. 1763, h. approx. 20.5 cm, violin bow tip damaged, band on the trousers of the right leg probably slightly chipped; figure group 'Winzerpaar', h. approx. 13.5, l. approx. 19.5.
Lot 633
3-tlg. Figurenkonvolut, 20. Jh.: Weißporzellan farbig staffiert, ein Geiger auf einem Fauteuil, sein Instrument spielend, mit Notenständer und am Boden liegenden Notenbüchern und Gehstock, H. ca. 20 cm, ohne Bogen, Wirbelkasten fehlt; auf Ovalsockel 2 Bedienstete, die eine Dame in einer Sänfte tragen, H. ca. 14,5, Fehlstelle an ihrer linken Hand; Bisquitporzellan, Szene mit 3 Frauen und einem Mann an einem Brunnen, L. ca. 24,5, leicht bestoßen. Marken nicht aufgelöst.| Convolute of 3 figurines, 20th cent: White porcelain, colourfully painted, a violinist on an armchair, playing his instrument, with music stand and music books lying on the floor and walking stick, h. approx. 20 cm, without bow, peg box missing; on an oval base 2 servants carrying a lady in a sedan chair, h. approx. 14.5, missing part on her left hand; bisque porcelain, scene with 3 women and a man at a fountain, l. approx. 24.5, slightly chipped. Marks not identified.
Lot 507
Bogenschützen-Automat Karakuri Ningyo "Yumi-Hiki Doji", um 2002Gakken Otona no Kagaku, Japan. Kunststofffigur mit beweglichem Kopf, linkem Arm mit Bogen, rechtem Ellbogen und Daumen mit Köcher, Federmotor im Sockel, Schlüssel, sechs Pfeile und verstellbarer Zielscheibe, Höhe einschließlich Bogen in aufrechter Position 28 cm, in dazugehörender Holzschachtel, Maße 23,5 x 18,5 x 31,5 cm, funktionstüchtig, aber justierungsbedürftig, eine Schließe fehlt. - Nach einem Entwurf von Hisashige Tanaka aus der Edo-Periode hebt der Bogenschütze einen Pfeil aus dem Köcher und fixiert ihn mit dem Daumen, er spannt den Bogen in der linken Hand, dreht den Kopf, richtet den Pfeil aus, zielt und schießt. Die Bewegungen des Bogenschützen werden von einer zweiten, kleineren Automatenfigur im Sockel begleitet, die das Geschehen zu steuern scheint. - Referenzen: https://museum.seiko.co.jp/en/knowledge/inventors_04/, Seiko Museum Ginza. Start Price: EUR 1000 Zustand: (2/3)Karakuri Ningyo "Yumi-Hiki Doji" (Archer Boy) Automaton, c. 2002Gakken Otona no Kagaku, Japan. Plastic figure with articulated head, left arm with bow, right elbow and thumb with quiver, with spring motor in the base, key, six arrows and adjustable target, automaton 11 in. (28 cm) including bow in upright position, in fitted wood presentation box, wd. 9 ¼ x dp. 7 ¼ x ht. 12 ¼ in. (23.5 x 18.5 x ht. 31.5 cm), working but in need of adjustment, box missing one clasp. - Note: Based on an Edo period design by Hisashige Tanaka, the archer lifts an arrow from the moving sheaf and locks it in place with his thumb, he flexes the bow in his left hand, turns his head, aligns the arrow, takes aim and fires. The archer’s movements are accompanied by a second, smaller automaton figure in the base who appears to be driving the action. - References: Seiko Museum Ginza: https://museum.seiko.co.jp/en/knowledge/inventors_04/ Start Price: EUR 1000 Condition: (2/3)
Lot 491
Automatenteile, darunter Gegenstände aus der Werkstatt von David SecrettBogensehne eines Bogenschützenautomaten, montiert auf Holzblock mit Inschrift und Signatur "Bow-string gauge - Handmade from the finest materials. Only genuine when bearing personal signature. David Secrett" (Bogensehnenlehre - Handgefertigt aus den besten Materialien. Nur echt, wenn mit persönlicher Signatur versehen. David Secrett), eine Notiz von David Secrett (1994), ein Clownskopf von Roullet et Decamps, ein Paar Glasaugen, ein winziges Paar Hände aus Blei, eine Miniaturlaute, der Schornstein einer Miniatur-Öllampe, eine Gipsform mit Monogramm "MB" (Michel Bertrand?) und andere verschiedene Kleinteile. - Eine nützliche Zusammenstellung für Restauratoren und Historiker. Start Price: EUR 140 Zustand: (-/-)Automata Parts, Including Items from the Workshop of David SecrettA bow-string from an archer automaton, mounted on wood block with inscription and signature "Bow-string gauge - Handmade from the finest materials. Only genuine when bearing personal signature. David Secrett", a note from David Secrett (1994), a Roullet et Decamps clown's head, a pair of glass eyes, a tiny pair of lead hands, a miniature lute, the chimney from a miniature oil lamp, a plaster mold with monogram "MB" (Michel Bertrand?) and other assorted small items. - A useful resource for restorers and historians. Start Price: EUR 140 Condition: (-/-)
Lot 3092
The Cotswold Bear Company - two teddy bears from ‘The Flower Collection’ comprising ‘Mayflower’ no.99/100, blonde mohair with dark pink flower crown and bow, H33cm; ‘Phoenix’ no. 99/100, blonde mohair with white and red rose flower crown and bow, H28cm; both with original labels and purchase receipt (2)Condition Report:Both bears in good condition. Bows and flower crowns are slightly worn, somw flowers loose. Bow on Phoenix has some minor stains and tears.
Lot 3086
Pelham Puppet - three puppets comprising a painted wooden duck with felt mouth and wings with metal joints H12cm, in original box and instructions; and two further examples Type A cat with a hollow body H12cm, and a boy H23cm (3) Condition Report:Puppets appear to be in a fair condition. Some scratches, stains and scuffs to the paintwork and bodies on all the puppets. Cat is missing its original red bow and has a green one instead. Duck is missing its felt tongue and tail.
Loading...-
117845 item(s)/page