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Click here to subscribeScarce WW1 Period Kent Voluntary Aid Detachment (V.A.D) Female Headdress, large blue felt brimmed headdress with silk ribbon bow to the centre. Gilt metal and enamel headdress badge of the Kent VAD with the Kent horse on INVICTA scroll above VAD in circlet with enamel red cross centre. Original black cloth sweatband to the interior. Headdress remains in excellent overall condition.
A Magnificent Quality Imperial German Senior Officer’s Grosser Hilt Pattern Cavalry Sabre circa 1900, formally belonging to a member of the high German nobility. Bright gilded large (grosser pattern) lion head hilt with red glass eyes fitted, the front of the bow guard very finely engraved with his family coat-of-arms. The inside of the guard is also deeply engraved. Fish skin bound grip with copper wire round it. Spear-pointed 82 cms Damascus steel blade, 3cm wide, retaining bright polished finish, gold plated foliage pattern etched on lower 32cms section. Top of the blade gilded and etched with the name of the retailer ‘M.Neumann, Hoflieferant Berlin’, the supplier to the German Royal family. In its original steel scabbard, with 2 polished brass rings. Excellent condition overall. Swords of this quality now seldom appear for sale on the market.
* WW2 German Army Officers Dress Sword by Alcoso Solingen, being the Model Nr119, being the lion head variant with ruby jewelled eyes inserted. Being an interesting example with brass cross guard and knuckle bow, the lion head and back strap being of a fine gilt. Black celluloid grip with wire binding. Housed in its original blackened scabbard with single hanging ring fitting. Slightly curved blade with fuller to three quarters of the length. Alcoso Solingen makers trade mark to the base. Much of the original polish remains to the blade. Sword blade measures 83 ½ cms, overall 99 ½ cms. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Indian Sword for Dress Use, Late 19th Century, straight single edge wootz blade with lap weld, iron hilt in the form of a stylised makarra, the head (pommel) is depicted devouring a fish (knuckle bow), in its green velvet-covered scabbard. Blade 71cms, god condition. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
French Model 1837 Naval Officers Sword, fine example with beautiful fretted relief of anchor and foliage, leading up knuckle bow and steeped pommel with fine back strap. Blackened horn grip. Housed in its leather and gilt mounted scabbard with two hanging rings. Slightly curved pipe backed blade with large and thin fuller along the back edge, full length of the blade. Armourers details (not clear) to the spine of the blade. The blade 72 ½ cms, overall 90cms.
Extremely Rare British Made (Firmin & Sons) Confederate States of America Dolphin Head Naval Officers Dress Sword, the sword with deep brass dish guard with relief of the confederate naval insignia of anchor over crossed cannons in oval cartouche, cotton plants and tobacco leaves relief through the knuckle bow leading to the sea serpent / dolphin head pommel and back strap designed to look like scales. Fish skin covered grip with the original wire binding. The slightly curved steel blade is finely etched with foliage and the 2nd pattern confederate flag with anchor behind. Other side of the blade has etched foliage, cotton plants and tobacco leaves, centre with the insignia of the confederate navy. Blade forte with makers details, “FIRMIN & SONS 153 STRAND & 13 Conduct St LONDON”. The blade 76 ½ cms in length. Some surface staining. Evidence of polishing to the hilt but generally good example. No scabbard. Provenance: This sword was originally purchased in a market in Preston (Lancashire, North West, England) in 1938 and was kept by a collector since then until October 1990 when the sword was sold / traded with another collector, the late Jerry Withers, who in turn had kept the sword until his passing in December 2020. The sword, along with other items from Withers collection has been consigned to C&T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. Paperwork relating to the transaction for the sword is included with the lot. The Confederate "Dolphin Head" Naval Officer's Sword was based upon the English Pattern 1827 Lion's Head Naval Officer's Sword, and retained the solid guard with folding counter guard of the English sword pattern, but introduced new decorative motifs including the sea serpent pommel cap with scaled backstrap, as well as the Confederate naval blade and guard designs. The design of the sword has been attributed to George T. Sinclair of the Confederate Navy. The swords are encountered with two different retailer markings. The first were made by Robert Mole of Birmingham and bear the marks of Courtney & Tennent of Charleston, SC. The other variation is the Firmin retailer marked sword, whose maker (or makers) are not currently known. Both versions of the swords from the two retailers exhibit two variations in the blade etching, with the primary difference being in the presentation of the Confederate national flag. The two known Courtney & Tennent variations use the Confederate 1st National Flag with three wide horizontal stripes and a square canton. One version depicts 11 stars in a circle within the canton, the other version leaves the canton blank. The two previously known variations of the Firmin blade etching depict a 1st National Flag as well, but with a 13-star St. Andrews cross in the canton, with the difference in the etching being that one variation is frosted, while the other one is deeply etched without frosting. The 2nd National Flag was not adopted until May 1 of 1863, and it is generally believed that the production of the Dolphin Head swords did not commence until the end of 1862 or very early in 1863. At that time, the 1st National Flag was still in use. The appearance of a 2nd National Flag on this blade suggests that this sword was a later production item, likely not produced until the very end of 1863 or even during 1864. The Dolphin Head is one of the rarest American swords you could hope to find, with many serious advance collections not having an example.
An early to mid 20th Century walnut bow fronted bedroom chest in the Georgian style, the quartered and cross-banded top over two cupboard doors and two drawers, raised on shell carved cabriole legs to pad feet, 94 cm wide x 56 cm deep x 130.5 cm high, together with a matching pot cupboard of single drawer over cupboard door, 46 cm wide x 36 cm deep x 74.5 cm high and another bow fronted pot cupboard, 51 cm wide x 36 cm deep x 79 cm high
A Victorian mahogany bow fronted toilet mirror, the rectangular plate on a three drawer base to turned feet, 52.5 cm wide x 22.5 cm deep x 48 cm high, a circa 1900 mahogany and satinwood strung oval toilet mirror on three drawer base to ogee bracket feet, 44.4 cm wide x 21 cm deep x 51.5 cm high and an Edwardian mahogany mirror back wall bracket with fretwork decorated bow fronted shelf, 23.5 cm wide x 48 cm high and a circa 1900 mahogany framed rectangular dressing mirror, 47.5 cm wide x 37 cm high together with a 20th Century walnut and giltwood fretwork carved wall mirror in the early 18th Century manner 70 cm x 40 cm
A late Victorian upholstered armchair by Howard & Sons of London, the scroll arms and bow fronted seat raised on turned and ringed legs to brass caps and castors, castors stamped "Howard & Sons London", rear left leg stamped "12361-8341 Howard & Sons Ltd Berners St", 70 cm wide x 90 cm deep (base) x 76 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Obviously in need of reupholstery. All castors are stamped and one back leg is stamped. Appears structurally sound. Legs have knocks, bumps, etc. General wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for more details.
Ten Albany Fine China figures of ladies by Ruth Van Ruyckevelt Condition Report:Diana is missing her bow, Lily's leash is not secured to dog but is intact, annie is missing her cane, emma is chipped to rim of hat and flower missing from hat, missing finger and cane, no chips or cracks to any others
A collection of costume jewellery and jewellery, to include; a sapphire and seed pearl bow bar brooch, a 9ct gold opal and sapphire cluster ring, an oval shell cameo brooch, simulated pearls etc, together with a silver half hunter pocket watch, a collection of gilt and stainless steel wristwatches and a collection of coins (a lot)
Hone (Horace, 1754/6-1825). Portrait of a lady, 1788, watercolour, heightened with bodycolour, on ivory, oval head & shoulders portrait, half-profile to left, of a lady wearing a white-ruffled blue dress, a black muslin veil over her grey ringlets, and a black choker around her neck, monogrammed and dated lower left, artist's name in ink on backing paper in Arthur Jaffé's hand, 59 x 46mm (2.25 x 1.75ins), oval gilt moulded frame with bow detailQty: (1)Footnote: Provenance: Collection of Arthur Jaffé OBE (1880–1954), and thence by descent. International lawyer Arthur Jaffé was an eminent scholar and collector of miniature paintings. He was an authority on John Smart, and spent many years researching the miniaturist, with the intention of writing a catalogue raisonné of the artist’s works. Although he died before the task could be completed, the body of work he had produced formed the basis of Daphne Foskett’s book, John Smart. The Man and his Miniatures, published in 1964. Painter of royalty and the aristocracy, Horace was the son of the Irish artist and miniaturist Nathaniel Hone. He was taught by his father before entering the Royal Academy Schools in 1770, exhibiting his work there between 1772 and 1822. In 1782 Hone moved to Dublin where he had a successful studio, and in 1795 was appoionted miniature painter to the Prince of Wales. However, his career was badly affected by the 1800 Act of Union which resulted in many of his fashionable patrons moving to London. He himself returned to London in 1804, but thereafter struggled financially and suffered from mental instability.
Miers (John, 1756-1821). Silhouette portrait of a gentleman, painted head and shoulders of a gentleman, profile portrait to the left, showing a larger gentleman in formal wear wearing a wig with ribbon wrapped around the pony tail, image size 6.5 x 4.5cm (2 4/8 x 1 6/8ins), sheet size 8.9 x 7cm (3 4/8 x 2 6/8ins), 'J. Miers, Miniature Profile Painter, Leeds' label to verso, framed and glazed (12 x 10cm), together withSilhouette portrait of a gentleman, painted head and shoulders of a gentleman, profile portrait to the left, showing a gentleman with a generous nose and wispy hair, image size 5 x 3.5cm (2 x 1 3/8ins), sheet size 8.9 x 7cm (3 4/8 x 2 6/8ins), heavily rubbed J Miers label to verso, framed and glazed (12 x 10cm), plusSilhouette portrait of a Lady, painted head and shoulders of a lady, profile portrait to the right, showing a lady with a voluminous wig styled with a bow to the nape of her neck, rubbed Miers London label to verso, image size 6 x 3.5cm (2 3/8 x 1 3/8ins), original ebonised frame, with acorn hanger (15.5 x 12.5cm),andSilhouette portrait of a Lady, painted head and shoulders of a lady, profile portrait to the right, showing a Georgian lady with ornate hair decorations, image size 7 x 4.5cm (2 6/8 x 1 6/8ins), original ebonised frame, with acorn hanger (15.5 x 12.5cm), 'Hill & Co, Birm.' stamp to verso, plusSilhouette portrait of a Lady, painted head and shoulders of a lady, profile portrait to the right, showing a lady with ornate hair and lace running down her top, broken into four pieces, image size 5 x 3cm (2 x 1 2/8ins), original embonised frame, back of frame has become detached, with acorn hanger (15.5 x 12.5cm) Qty: (5)Footnote: Miers was the best known and most prolific maker of this fashionable type of portrait, producing thousands of silhouettes which were considered to be excellent likenesses. It took two minutes to sit for a silhouette, the price for which ranged from 7 shillings and sixpence to one guinea.
A pair of Victorian baskets Charles Boyton, London 1896, of oval form with cast floral borders, pierced body, raised on an oval bracket foot with similar pierced decoration; together with a smaller pair of Victorian pierced bon bon dishes, Chester and another of square outline, raised on four scroll feet; together with a table cigarette box, a sugar caster with embossed bow swags and a collection of similar condiments; a goblet, marked ZADOK/ MADE IN ISRAEL, with malachite cabochons and a collection of mother of pearl handled fruit knives and forks(Width of baskets: 26cm, weighable silver: 47.2oz)
1970s Yamaha FG-230 acoustic guitar, made in Japan (Nippon Gakki red label); Back and sides: mahogany, minor marks; Top: natural spruce, minor dings; Neck: mahogany, concave bow requires assessment; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: good; Hardware: good; Case: gig bag; Weight: 2.08kg; Overall condition: good
1970s Grant J type bass guitar, made in Japan; Body: sunburst finish, a few minor dings but generally very good for age; Neck: minor concave bow resulting in high action (assuming rectified by a truss rod tweak); Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: oxidised and require cleaning; Electrics: working; Hardware: good; Case: contemporary hard case; Weight: 4.57kg; Overall condition: good
Early 1960s Burns Sonic left-handed bass guitar, made in England; Body: red finish, many scratches and dings as to be expected for age; Neck: black finish, slight bow, many dings; Fretboard: good; Frets: mild wear and oxidisation throughout; Electrics: working although adjustment needed to jack; Hardware: replaced tuners, replaced knobs, bridge cover missing; Case; original hard case; Weight: 2.75kg; Overall condition: fair
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A .75" modified 1796 pattern flintlock holster pistol to the 18th Light Dragoons, 9" barrel with ordnance proofs; slightly rounded lock with double line engraved border and swan neck cock, the plate bearing crown over "GR" and "Tower"; walnut fullstock with plain rounded butt, with regulation pattern brass mounts, the trigger guard bow engraved "18-L-D" over "H/35", with replacement bone tipped wooden ramrod. GC with dark patina to lock and barrel, (action fails to hold on full cock, lower part of butt and trigger guard very well replaced) £400-600
A .56" late pattern percussion Sea Service pistol, marked to the Royal Dockyard Battallion, B'ham proofs and sight on the breech tang, with plain unmarked lock, walnut fullstock, lanyard ring, belt hook, swivel ramrod and regulation pattern brass mounts, the trigger guard bow engraved "Rl. DOCKYARD BATTn". WO & GC £250-350
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