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Click here to subscribeCASED RAINBOW TROUT & TIKI - NEW ZEALAND a Trout in a bow front glazed and wooden case, with a label inside Rainbow Trout, 7lbs, Lokataina, Rotorua, N.Z, 13th Jan 1950, by G B Hobbs. The inside of the case with a wooden Tiki with shell eyes, and also with the fishing fly used to catch the fish. Case 79cms across *G B Hobbs appears to have been an author who wrote the book Fisherman's Country, Days in New Zealand.
CASED CARP - J COOPER & SONS a large Carp mounted in a naturalistic background, in a bow front glazed and wooden cabinet and with gold lettering on the front Carp, 11 lbs 12 ozs, Caught by Mrs Sidney Jones Jnr in the River Brue at Bason Bridge, 19th June 1947. With a label inside for J Cooper & Sons, 78 Bath Rd, Hounslow, Middx. Case 79cms across
Aardman Animations - Stage Fright (1997) - an original screen matched miniature prop straw boater / hat. The hat of deliberate ragged form, with a small red bow and various areas of faux damage. The had remains in good production used condition, but would benefit from a clean. This hat forms represents one of the most important props in the short animated film. Measures approx; 5cm diameter.
The Beatles - a rare full set of Beatles autographs on a loose magazine page 'Beatles Take A Bow'. Signed by McCartney (who has added 'Beatles'), Ringo Starr, George Harrison and John Lennon. Blue and black ink, respectively. Scarce to find items signed on the front by all members, and with the rare McCartney addition. Roger Epperson opinion of 'authentic'. Fantastic set of Beatles autographs.
A Bow plate painted in underglaze blue with the 'Golfer and Caddy pattern' circa. 1760, a Worcester fluted plate, gilt edged and painted in dry blue with flowers circa. 1770, a Caughley tea bowl and saucer, the saucer decorated with the 'Bell Toy' pattern circa. 1780, a Caughley bowl in 'Fruit Sprigs' pattern circa. 1780, and two Worcester 'Fence' pattern teabowls, one with unusual man in the crescent moon mark (7) . Bow plate with a long restored crack. Worcester plate with a large U shaped piece re stuck. Gilt wear. Bell Toy saucer in good condition. Tea bowl in good condition. Caughley Fruit Sprigs bowl good but with slight glaze scratching. Both Fence pattern tea bowls in good condition.
Colt SAA .38 Spl., 1st Generation, im KartonKal. 38 Special, Nr. 356855, spiegelblanker 5½" Lauf. Sechsschüssig. Fertigung 1939. Bescheinigung über Nichtbeschuss für Sammler. Laufoberseite mit Firmierung "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.", links "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL". Links vorne am Abzugsbügel "VP" im Dreieck, Trommelrückseite "55", vorne Stern. Ladepforte innen mit Montagenr. "516". Am Rahmen Patentdaten neben Rampant Colt. Lauf, Abzugsbügel, Griff, Hahn (seitlich blank) und Trommel schwarz glänzend brüniert, nur der Griffrücken leicht matt. Rahmen buntgehärtet. Winziger Rostfleck (1 mm) an der Trommelrückseite. Schwarze Hartgummigriffschalen mit Fischhaut und Rampant Colt, innen eingekratzt Seriennummer und gemarkt "COLT'S HTFD. CONN.". Im originalen schwarzen Karton, der Deckel in Gold bedruckt mit Colt-Logo außen, "Colt Single Action Army" innen. Keine Seriennummer am Etikett. Beiliegend das originale Colt Werkzeug in Papiertüte, Kunststofflaufbürste, Fettpapier. Maße 32 x 12 x 5 cm. Einer von nur 400 Stück SAA der ersten Generation aus dem vorletzten Produktionsjahr 1939 in bespieltem, neuwertigem Zustand!WBK: Achtung - ErlaubnispflichtigZustand: I -A Colt SAA .38 Special, 1st generation, in boxCal. 38 Special, SN. 356855, 5½" barrel, bright bore. Six shots. Manufacturing date 1939. No modern proof marks. The barrel top marked "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.", to the left "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL". On the left side of the frame patent data and rampant colt. "55" on back of cylinder, a star on the front. "VP" (Verified Proof) within triangle on left front bow of trigger guard. The loading gate bearing assembly number "516". Glossy bluing, with case-hardened frame and hammer, the sides of the hammer polished, the back strap matte. A tiny pit (1 mm) on the back of the cylinder. Black hard rubber grips with chequering and rampant colt, the serial number scratched on the inside, marked "COLT'S HTFD. CONN.". In original black box, the lid marked with Colt logo in gold, the inside "Colt Single Action Army". No serial number on the original label. Originale Colt round flat screwdriver in paper bag, metal cleaning rod, wrapping paper. Dimensions 32 x 12 x 5 cm. One of only 400 built in 1939, before production halted in 1940 at S/N 357859, in almost as new condition!WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealerCondition: I -
B,S,A, Snider .577 cavalry carbine, with 19 inch barrel fitted with folding ladder sight, MkIII breech block, the lock with crown VR mark and stamped B.S.A. & M . Co. 1885, war department 1885 roundel to stock along with sold out of service arrows and stamped N.S.W. P.S.C.C for the Australian New South Wales Public School Cadet Corps.Section 58(2) antique/ obsolete calibre no licence required to buy this lot, purchaser must be over the age of 18.95cm long Condition report: The stock has the usual assortment of knocks dents and marks but no splits, it does have a good rich patina. The trigger guard bow is slightly distorted. Light pitting to the metalwork. The action works correctly. There is a ring missing from the front of the trigger guard which would have kept the firing pin cover and chain attached to the rifle. There is also a vacant hole in the stock for which the rear sight cover would have been attached to. The bore has rifling but has heavy pitting throughout.
Gandhi (Mohandas Karamchand, Indian lawyer and anti-colonial nationalist, 1869-1948) Autograph album with signature of Gandhi, Muriel Lester and Mirabehn "Mira", also signed by Nellie and Violet Lansbury daughters of George Lansbury, on one 1 leaf, album of 19 signed pp., others blank, 1f. loose, original morocco, gilt, 130 x 195mm., 1919-31.⁂ Signed by Gandhi when he came to London in 1931 to attend a conference on the future of India. Instead of a hotel he stayed at Kingsley Hall in Bow, a small independent church run by sisters Muriel and Doris Lester. Also signed by Mirabehn, Madeleine Slade P. V. (1892-1982), also known as Mirabehn or Meera Behn; supporter of the Indian Independence Movement who in the 1920s left her home in England to live and work with Mohandas Gandhi. Manuscript note of provenance accompanies this lot.
Thomas Frye (Irish 1710-1762)Portrait of a Gentleman, seated three-quarter-length, at a table Oil on canvas125 x 104cm (49 x 40¾ in.)Original 18th century carved and gilded frame. Provenance:Sale, Christie's, London, 19 June 2012, lot 100 The Irish-born Thomas Frye was one of the most original artists and designers of the 18th century. He engraved a celebrated series of life-size heads in mezzotint as well as being the founder and manager of the Bow porcelain factory in East London where he designed many of the early figures. Ill-health from the factory caused him to retire to Wales in 1759 when he took up oil painting again, from when this portrait likely dates. Condition Report: The canvas has been relined. There is surface dirt, including white blemishes and craquelure throughout. There are light stretcher marks visible. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals scattered retouching throughout and a heavy varnish. In overall reasonable condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Robert George Talbot Kelly (British 1861-1934)Elephants in an Indian dry river landscapeWatercolourSigned and dated 1904 (lower left)38 x 54cm (14¾ x 21¼ in.) Together with two further landscapes by the same hand, both signed.(3)Provenance:Ernest, Bram & Philips, Leicester Gallery, LondonBerwick House, Shropshire Condition Report: Each under glass, unexamined out of glazed frame. Elephants:38 x 55cm Light staining to the framing edges and light spots of foxing throughout. Predominantly to the lower right quadrant. The colours are a little down. Small amount of water damage to the upper right quadrant.Houses by a lake: 35 x 54cm Light fading throughout. The sheet with some light spots of surface dirt. The extreme right edge of the sheet is visible under the glaze. The sheet has started to bow slightly however this may be rectified if the work was reframed. Figure in forest: 41.5 x 29cm Light surface dirt and brown spots throughout. Sheet is a little discoloured and the colour slightly muted. The upper right extreme edge is visible under the glaze. Little stained and worn commensurate with age and handling. Light undulation to the sheet.Condition Report Disclaimer
A Regency figured mahogany break bow-fronted commode chest of three long drawers. The drawers flanked by a pair of reeded turned tapering pillars. Supported on turned feet. Probably Scottish or North country. 100 cm wide x 58 cm deep x 87 cm highCondition report: old patches and veneer damage to the top and drawersdamaged right hand top moulding at the front.
A VICTORIAN 1879 PATTERN ARTILLERY SWORD BAYONET. An 1879 Pattern Artillery 'Martini Henry' bayonet with a 65cm partially fullered blade with pointed and partially double sided blade with 23cm 'saw-back' edge. Marked WD with arrow and 'X' 7/85 VR and other marks. With a leather mounted grip and 'D' shaped knuckle bow. 79.5cm overall.
Kompositbogen im Mandschu-Stil, China, 19. Jhdt. Reflex-gekrümmte Wurfarme aus schwarzbraunem Horn mit filigranen weißen Streifenapplikationen, Bambus und leimgebetteten Tiersehnenfasern. Die Außenseiten bedeckt von Birkenrinde mit rot- orangem Tigermuster. Schwarz und weiß lackierte hölzerne Ohren mit Sehnenkerben, eine Sehnenbrücke aus Bein (die andere aus Holz ergänzt). Griff mit hellem Kork ummantelt, an den Griffenden grün gefärbte Fischhaut. Teilweise berieben, kleine Risse und Fehlstellen, Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Bogenweite 128 cm. Repräsentativ und schön erhalten.Zustand: IIA composite bow in Manchu style, China, 19th century Reflex-gekrümmte Wurfarme aus schwarzbraunem Horn mit filigranen weißen Streifenapplikationen, Bambus und leimgebetteten Tiersehnenfasern. Die Außenseiten bedeckt von Birkenrinde mit rot- orangem Tigermuster. Schwarz und weiß lackierte hölzerne Ohren mit Sehnenkerben, eine Sehnenbrücke aus Bein (die andere aus Holz ergänzt). Griff mit hellem Kork ummantelt, an den Griffenden grün gefärbte Fischhaut. Teilweise berieben, kleine Risse und Fehlstellen, Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Bogenweite 128 cm. Repräsentativ und schön erhalten.Condition: II
Trense mit vergoldeten Maskarons, Frankreich oder Italien, 17. Jhdt. Schmiedeeisen mit verzinnten Oberflächen. Fein geschwungene Bügel, doppelt konisches Gebiss mit bügelförmiger Zungenplatte. Seitlich je ein vergoldeter Löwenkopfmaskaron aus Messing. Anhängend originale Ketten und Riemenösen. Länge 32,5 cm.Zustand: IIA French or Italian snaffle with gilt mascarons, 17th century Wrought iron with a tin-plated finish. Finely curving side pieces, the double conical bit with a bow-shaped mouthpiece. A gilt brass lion's head mascaron on each side. The original chains and strap loops still attached. Length 32.5 cm.Condition: II
Bedeutender Luxusdegen mit silbertauschiertem und vergoldetem Gefäß, deutsch, um 1610 Kräftige zweischneidige Klinge mit linsenförmigem Querschnitt und kurzer Fehlschärfe (teils narbig). Im oberen Drittel beidseitig flache Kehlung mit geschlagener Signatur "+GIO+KNEGT+ + IN+SOLINGEN+". Eisernes Bügelgefäß mit gerader Parierstange, terzseitig Eselshuf mit durchbrochen gearbeitetem Stichblatt. Schauseitig erhaben in Silber tauschierter Ranken- und Blütendekor, die Innen- und Rückseite ganzflächig feuervergoldet, teils berieben. Originale Hilze mit schachbrettartig geflochtener Silberdrahtwicklung und Türkenbünden. Sechsfach gekehlter ovaler Knauf mit allseitiger Silbertauschierung, die Kehlen vergoldet. Länge 120,5 cm.Luxuswaffe aus höfischem Umfeld, vergleichbare Stücke befinden sich u.a. in der Wallace-Collection in London (A 555 und A 557) sowie in der ehemaligen Sammlung Dreger in Berlin, Auktion bei Fischer 1912, Los 86. Zustand: IIA distinguished German rapier with silver-damascened and gilt guard, circa 1610 The sturdy, double-edged blade of lenticular cross-section with a short ricasso, pitted in places. Shallow fullers on both sides of the upper third, struck with the signature "+GIO+KNEGT+ + IN+SOLINGEN+". Iron knuckle-bow hilt with straight quillons, arms of the guard on the obverse with an openwork guard plate. The front with silver-inlaid tendrils and floral decoration in relief, all inside and rear surfaces fire-gilt, abraded in places. Original grip with chequered, braided silver wire winding and Turk's heads. The oval pommel with six grooves and lavish silver damascening, the fullers gilt. Length 120.5 cm. The deluxe weapon of courtly provenance. Comparable pieces can be found in the Wallace Collection in London, for example (A 555 and A 557) and in the former Dreger collection in Berlin, auctioned by Fischer in 1912, lot 86. Condition: II
Schwerer Pallasch, deutsch oder Österreich, um 1650 Breite zweischneidige Klinge mit linsenförmigem Querschnitt, in der oberen Hälfte geringe Reste von floraler Zierätzung. Eisernes Bügelgefäß, das große terzseitige Stichblatt mit geschnittenem Doppelkopfadler, der Brustschild mit gravierter Bezeichnung "RKM". Quartseitig kleineres, muschelförmiges Stichblatt mit Daumenring. Spiralig gekehlte Hilze, Griffwicklung fehlt. Reich geschnittener eiserner Knauf mit Portraitbüsten und Maskarons. Länge 101,5 cm.Zustand: IIA heavy German or Austrian broadsword, circa 1650 Broad double-edged blade of lenticular cross section, the upper half with minor remnants of decorative floral etching. Iron knuckle-bow hilt, the large obverse guard plate with cut double-headed eagle, the breast shield with engraved inscription "RKM". On the reverse smaller shell guard with thumb ring. Helically grooved grip, wire wrap missing. Lavishly cut iron pommel with portrait busts and mascarons.Length 101.5 cm.Condition: II
Verbeinte Armbrust mit Ebenholzfurnier, Sachsen, 17. Jhdt. Schwerer Stahlbogen (Spuren von Vergoldung), auf der rechten Innenseite die geschlagene Radkreuzmarke mit Strahlenkranz. Vergoldeter Einbund, Aufputz aus grünen Wollpompons (unvollständig), gebauchte Säule aus feinmaserigem braunen Holz, mit ca. 2 mm dickem Ebenholzfurnier belegt (Wurmlöcher), Intarsien aus poliertem Geweih mit geschwärzten Gravuren. Fein gravierter Blüten- und Blattdekor, an der verbeinten Wange eine schön gravierte Landschaft mit Burg und springendem Hirsch. Originale, im Faden laufende Nuss aus Geweih, über dem Nussfaden ein grünes Nussband aus stark beriebenem Samt. Mehrachsiges Schloss, Fadenstecher (Vergoldungsspuren) mit Klappabzug (Spannfaden unrichtig ergänzt), gegrateter eiserner Abzugsbügel. An der beinernen Kolbenkappe eine eiserne Auflage mit reliefierten Akanthusranken. Rest des alten Bolzenhalters aus Horn hinter der Nuss. Unvollständig, beschädigt, Altreparaturen, Eisenteile rostig, alles im Fundzustand. Bogenweite 59 cm, Gesamtlänge 59 cm. Repräsentative Armbrust des Barock vom Typ der halben Rüstung. Provenienz: Dachbodenfund aus Sachsen.Zustand: IIIA Saxon bone-inlaid crossbow with ebony veneer, 17th century Heavy steel prod with remnants of gilding, the mark of a wheel with a sun burst stamped on the inside on the right. Gilt cord anchors, decorative tassels of green wool (incomplete), the bellied tiller made of finely grained brown wood covered with approx. 2 mm ebony veneer (worm damage), inlays of polished antler with blackened engravings. Finely engraved décor of blossoms and foliage, an exquisitely engraved landscape with a castle and leaping stag on the bone-inlaid cheek. The original nut made of antler and secured with thread. A nut band of green, heavily abraded velvet above the nut thread. Multi-axle lock, hair set trigger (remnants of gilding) with folding trigger (the bridle has been incorrectly replaced), ridged iron trigger guard. An iron appliqué of acanthus tendrils in relief on the bone butt cap. A fragment of the old horn bolt channel behind the nut. Incomplete, damaged, old repairs, the iron components rusted, all parts in as-found condition. Width of the bow 59 cm, total length 59 cm. A distinguished baroque crossbow of half-powered type. Provenance: Found by chance in Saxony.Condition: III
John Jessop Hardwick attr., Erdbeerenintimer Bildausschnitt mit der Darstellung eines blühenden Zweiges und auf dem Boden liegender Erdbeeren, Aquarell und Deckfarben, Ende 19. Jh., rückseitig auf Aufkleber ausführlich bezeichnet "Gouache Watercolor", probably by John Jessop Hardwick ...", unter Passepartout und hinter Glas gerahmt, Passepartoutausschnitt ca. 24 x 17 cm. Künstlerinfo: engl. Maler, Graphiker und Zeichner (1831 Bow bei Stepney bis 1917 Thames Ditton), ab 1847Schüler von Henry Vizetelly, ab 1858 als Zeichner für die III. London News tätig, seine genau beobachteten Blumen- und Früchteaquarelle war zwischen 1850-1915 häufig auf Ausstellungen zu sehen, Quelle: Thieme-Becker, Bénécit, Saur Bio-Bibliographisches Lexikon und The British Museum.
A GERMAN SILVER MINIATURE NEF, L. NERESHEIMER & CO., HAUAU, CIRCA 1913 modelled as a twin-masted galleon, the hull with Neptune and Amphitrite, London import marks, soldered onto a screw fixed to a Chinese wood stand, 16cm long; together with a German figural silver desk seal, probably Hanau, circa 1910, cast as Pan playing his pipes, the matrix initialled M, London import marks, 6.2cm high; and another German silver seal, probably Hanau, circa 1893, cast as Cupid about to fire his bow, the matrix with scrolled initials GI, 4.3cm high (3)
WW2 Royal Navy HMS Nelson “Malta Convoys” Long Service Medal Group, consisting of 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Africa star, 1939-45 War medal and George VI Naval Long Service Good Conduct medal “K. 63799 E. E. SHEARMAN. L.STO. H.M.S NELSON”. The medals are accompanied by a selection of black and white photographs, many with hand annotations on the reverses, many taken on board HMS Nelson during the Malta convoys. Edward Emanuel Shearman was awarded his naval Long Service medal whilst serving on HMS Nelson, in April 1939. It would appear that he continued to serve on the ship during the war and its time during the Malta convoys. HMS Nelson was almost sunk on one of the convoys. Woodman’s History of the Malta Convoys gives the following details about the incident, “This intense action lasted less than half an hour, then there was a brief respite until a second wave of about seven Fiat BR20s was seen approaching very low from the east at 13.27. These divided, coming in on the starboard bow and starboard beam of the convoy, three of them penetrating the barrage to attack Nelson. Captain Troubridge swung the battleship to comb the anticipated torpedo tracks as one Italian aeroplane flew down Nelson’s starboard side, to be cut into three pieces by pom-pom shells. But another Italian aeroplane let her torpedo go right ahead, at 400 yards distance. ‘The chances of a hit seemed remote,’ Somerville later wrote to Cunningham, ‘until the bloody bubbles appeared about 120 yards ahead ... coming stright for us. Possibly helm hard over keeping her swinging to starboard might have let us take it on the bulge but I doubt it. Anyhow there was always the danger of a hit right aft which would have been far worse.’ The aircraft flew low over Nelson, only to be shot down by the combined fire of the ships astern. The battleship had been hit on the port bow and her speed rapidly dropped to 18 knots as water poured into her forward hull and she settled by the head. The full extent of the damage was not of course known until later, but it proved serious.” Following another attack by some SM79s, and now with 3500 tons of water in her damaged hull, HMS Nelson was escorted back to Gibraltar by three destroyers. By the summer of 1942, HMS Nelson was ready to return to the Malta run as flagship of Vice-Admiral Syfret’s Force Z, a role that saw her participating in the famous “Pedestal” operation. The convoy sailed from Scotland, reaching the Straits of Gibraltar on 10 August 1942, at which stage the enemy’s attention became constant, the U-Boats’ first victim being the aircraft carrier Eagle, and between then and the conclusion of the convoy, the Naval escort lost two cruisers and one destroyer sunk, in addition to many other ships sustaining considerable damage, another aircraft carrier and cruiser among them; of the 14 merchantmen, nine were sunk and three others severely damaged, many of these, of course, as a result of enemy air attacks. The main Naval escort, including the Nelson, could not be risked beyond the Skerki Channel, but covered 950 miles of the total distance of 1150 miles to Malta from Gibraltar, and throughout Syfret’s flagship put up constant and spectacular anti-aircraft barrages amidst frequent near misses that rocked her mighty keel.
Imperial German Thuringen Field Artillery Regiment Nr 55 Deluxe Artificial Damascus Russia Eastern Front Campaign Presentation Officers Sword, superb untouched example of a grosser hilt pattern officers dress sword with fine relief of oak leaves to the knuckle bow, leading to large lion head top set with ruby coloured glass eyes and fine relief back strap. Cross guard langet with relief and mounted with crossed cannons, reverse with plain shield. Attached to the hilt is an officers leather and bullion wire dress portepee. The curved pipe back blade in watered artificial Damascus steel with remains of the gilt inlay still present to the presentation inscription to the blade. The four part scroll presentation is flanked by foliage, “Meinem lieben Gunther Scharmer z.Frdl. Erinnerung an gemeinsam erlebte frohe und eruste Zeiten Russland 1915 Dr Bayer”. The reverse side of the blade has the regimental cipher below a full list of 20 names, possibly places he passed through during the advance east in 1915. Some staining and light spotting to the blade also a small kink towards the lower tip but otherwise an interesting presentation sword. Blade 83 ½ cms, overall 98cms. Berlin makers details to the spine of the blade.
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