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An antique believed 19th century Japanese Katana long sword. Missing tsuba, grips and handle. Bronze habaki, and within the original wooden sheath. Blade generally very good for age. Curved blade measures approx; 86cm long. 

A preserved shoulder mount of a bull elk or moose, Alces alces, 20th century, seventeen points, on a hardwood shield wall mount, 80cm protuberance, the antlers approximately 100cm wide Elks (Moose in North America) are the largest species of deer in the world and native to many parts of North America, Northern Europe and Siberia. They have been extinct from Britain since the bronze age.

A RARE SET OF GEORGE III TEA CANISTERS AND SUGAR BOX IN ORIGINAL MAHOGANY CADDY ALEXANDER GAIRDNER, EDINBURGH 1772 each marked to bases, comprising a set of two tea caddies and a sugar box, each of bombe form with bold rococo foliate scrolls to corners and beaded shells clasped to rim, the panels with scroll and foliate formed vacant cartouches with shell and gadrooned rim, each raised on four scroll supports, the slightly domed pull off covers with gadrooned rim and foliate formed panels. Contained in an original flame mahogany veneered caddy of rectangular form with incurved corners, ebonised stringing and brass lock escutcheon, raised on four foliate and paw supports and with hinged scroll handle, all in gilt bronze, the fitted interior with velvet lined apertures for each piece Caddies 12.7cm high, 7.3oz and 7.5oz, Sugar box; 12.5cm high, 9.4oz; Mahogany caddy; (excluding handle) 19.5cm high, 30cm wide Provenance: Sotheby's 12th June 1969, lot 94 Bought by Baroccki, £85 Grandtully Antiques, Perthshire circa 1970's Private Collection References: Compendium of Scottish Silver II, R & J Dietert, page 497 Notes: Produced at the end of the 'Edinburgh's Golden Age of the Goldsmiths art' these caddies show the height of skills practiced by Scottish goldsmiths at the time and expertly portray the rare survival of rococo design in Scotland. The survival of Scottish silver tea caddies pre 1800 is surprisingly rare. Of the references given the example under discussion being one of only two sets of three and the only set still in their original wooden outer caddy. While not all examples would have originally been housed in a wooden caddy any silver caddies without a lock, which covers most pre 1800 examples, would likely have been housed in a wooden caddy as the security of the expensive commodity was essential. It is often mooted that the fashion for rococo design passed Scotland by and that the simple plain lines of the earlier George II / III periods over shone the tastes in Scotland. While rococo is indeed rare and likely not as fashionable with the masses in Scotland items such as these tea caddies expertly show that when offered the opportunity the makers could supply clients who demanded the highest rococo tastes. Although rare some of the finest mid to late 18th century Scottish tea wares, including important examples for Leith race prizes, tea kettles, coffee urns and rare chocolate pots show these fashionable ideas were being created. Alexander Gairdner is a maker often overlooked by collectors due to such contemporaries as William Dempster, William & Patrick Cunningham and Patrick Robertson all of whom were supplying the Edinburgh public at the same time and received many important commissions. Gairdner is no less important just perhaps overlooked at a time of strong competition. He was one of Edinburgh's longest serving goldsmiths working from 1754 (after his apprenticeship to William Aytoun) until his death in 1803, a career of some 49 years perhaps only bettered by the 51 years of James Mitchelson. During this period he took some 14 apprentices, including his son John in 1773. He acted as Deacon of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh for one term between 1772 - 1774, interestingly when these caddies were made. Gairdner also appears to have been one of a very small handful of Scottish goldsmiths who received Royal patronage, this is noted on the occasion of the marriage of the Prince of Wales to Princess Caroline of Brunswick (8th April 1795), The Caledonian Mercury noted that 'Mr. Gairdner, Jeweller to his Royal Highness for Scotland, had a beautiful representation of the Prince's feathers in small lamps on the front of his shop, which had a very fine effect, and attracted much notice'. He also uses a variant of his maker's mark which features Prince of Wales feathers within the punch., This has so far only been recorded on a very fine Freedom box for the Burgh of Dumfries, given to Sir Henry Dundas.

Collection of Marvel Bronze age comics - The Mighty World of Marvel Featuring The Incredible Hulk and the Fantastic Four, The Mighty World of Marvel Featuring The Incredible Hulk and SGT Fury, The Mighty World of Marvel Featuring The Incredible Hulk and Fury, The Mighty World of Marvel Featuring The Incredible Hulk and Planet of the Apes, The Mighty World of Marvel Starring The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man and Hulk Weekly, Super Spider-Man, Super Spider-Man TV Comic, Spider-Man and Hulk Team Up, The Mighty Thor #251, five annuals & other marvel comics, 1980's & 90's 2000AD, Adventures of Rupert annual dated 1950 and other annuals etc Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Comics - Approximately two hundred American comics comprising Marvel and DC ranging from late bronze age onwards to include Iron Man, The Punisher, Superman, The Silver Surfer, The Green Lantern and similar. Est £20 - £40 This lot MUST be paid for and collected, or delivery arranged, no later than close of business on Tuesday. Please do not bid if you are unable to comply

Comics - Approximately two hundred American comics comprising Marvel and DC ranging from late bronze age onwards to include Thor, The Punisher, Howard the Duck, The Justice League of America, Superman and similar. Est £20 - £40 This lot MUST be paid for and collected, or delivery arranged, no later than close of business on Tuesday. Please do not bid if you are unable to comply

Comics - Approximately three hundred American comics, predominantly Marvel ranging from late bronze age onwards to include The Avengers, Cloak and Dagger, Spiderman, Black Panther, Ghost Rider, X-Men and similar. Est £30 - £50 This lot MUST be paid for and collected, or delivery arranged, no later than close of business on Tuesday. Please do not bid if you are unable to comply

Comics - Approximately two hundred American comics comprising DC, Marvel and similar to include Batman, The Amazing Spiderman, X-Men and similar, comics range from late bronze age onwards. Est £30 - £50 This lot MUST be paid for and collected, or delivery arranged, no later than close of business on Tuesday. Please do not bid if you are unable to comply

Comics - Approximately two hundred American comics ranging from late bronze age onwards to include Marvel and DC comprising Suicide Squad, Superman, Spiderman, Iron Man, The Silver Surfer, Thor and similar. Est £30 - £50 This lot MUST be paid for and collected, or delivery arranged, no later than close of business on Tuesday. Please do not bid if you are unable to comply50

Comics - In excess of two hundred bronze age and later American comics comprising Marvel and DC to include Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spiderman, Iron Man, Firestorm and similar. Est £30 - £50 This lot MUST be paid for and collected, or delivery arranged, no later than close of business on Tuesday. Please do not bid if you are unable to comply

Comics - Approximately two hundred American comics ranging from bronze age onwards comprising Marvel, DC and similar to include The Silver Surfer, Wolverine, The Fantastic Four, G.I Joe, Ghost Rider, Daredevil and similar. Est £30 - £50 This lot MUST be paid for and collected, or delivery arranged, no later than close of business on Tuesday. Please do not bid if you are unable to comply

Comics - Approximately two hundred American comics ranging from bronze age onwards comprising Marvel and DC to include The Defenders, The Amazing Spiderman, The Thing, Daredevil, Wolverine, Captain America and similar. Est £30 - £50 This lot MUST be paid for and collected, or delivery arranged, no later than close of business on Tuesday. Please do not bid if you are unable to comply

AFTER AGASIAS SON OF EPHUSUS (CIRCA 100 bce) "The Borghese Gladiator", bronze figure raised on a black slate base CONDITION REPORTS Some surface scratches, dents, build-up of dirt in areas, accretions. There is wear on the bronze. The marble base has small chips to the corners and some on the sides of the marble plinth base. There are areas of what look like flecks of white paint on the back of the figure. General wear and tear commensurate with age - see images for details , 40.5 cm x 50 cm

A pair of late 19th/early 20th Century Chinese bronze baluster shaped vases, the bodies with cartouches featuring birds amongst foliage bearing five character mark to base CONDITION REPORTS Both vases are slightly tarnished, rubbed worn and have some surface scratches, some dents to the base on both vases. What appears to be a repair to the base of one of them/slightly different coloured metal that appears to be an old repair or solder. Accretions, staining, discolouration in areas. build-up of dirt. General wear and tear commensurate with age and use - see images for details, 22 cm high

A suitcase of collectable ephemera and comics including The Ring boxing magazine, The Beano, Bronze Age Marvel and D.C comics, Independent comics etc.

Early Bronze Age axe head, circa 1000BC, of tapered section with convex cutting edge - green patination, 10.5cm

Holy Land Vessel, Early Bronze Age, 2nd millennium BC A ceramic vessel with flared mouth, short neck, sloping shoulder and globular body with small flared foot.11cm Provenance: From the collection of the late David Gee; acquired before 2000. Declaration of provenance:  All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.

Trans Jordan Vessel, Middle Bronze Age, 2nd millennium BC A large ceramic vessel with flared mouth and tapering neck, series of incised dots to the neck. Globular body and small base ring.27cm. Provenance: Ex. Private Collection, formed in the 1990's - present. Declaration of provenance:  All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.

Trans Jordan, Early Bronze Age, 2nd millennium BC A ceramic bowl with four horizontal bands to the body with indented decoration.24cm. Provenance: Ex. Private Collection, formed in the 1990's - present. Declaration of provenance:  All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.

A Romano-British rare captive seated bronze figure presented on a wooden museum stand, C 1st Century AD. His head turned upwards, locks of hair brushed forward, beard to the jaw and chin; almond shaped eyes with small, open mouth. The figure seated with arms and hands bound. Mounted on a custom made stand. Ref: For a similar example from Brough-under-Stainmore, Cumbria, see: The British Museum, accession number 1874,0328.42.   For a discussion on these pieces being regalia of Romano-Celtic priests see: Aldhouse-Green, M. Dying for the Gods: Human Sacrifice in Iron Age and Roman Europe, Stroud, 2001, p. 125 Size: 43mm x 10mm. Excellent condition. Provenance: Ex. Private Collection of Michael Green, Tiverton region, collection formed between 1970's - 2012.  Michael has collected many stunning pieces of ancient art, antiquity and coins over the many years, all legally acquired from auctions and private collections in the local areas. Declaration of provenance:  All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.

Roman Bronze Key circa 3rd - 4th Century AD. Locks and keys were first introduced into Britain during the Iron Age. However it was the Romans who developed and improved them. This is a large heavy bronze key used in what was one of two types of locks in this period, the tumbler lock. It has a good green patina and the bit contains five teeth showing obvious signs of use with cross patterning to the underside. The bow shows good wear through suspension, probably to a belt. No pockets in those days. Measures 70mm. A nice example of an everyday Roman item. Approximately 1,700 years old.  Ex. Private Collection of Michael Green, Tiverton region, formed between 1980's - 2012.  Michael has collected many stunning pieces of ancient art, antiquity and coins over the many years, all legally acquired from auctions and private collections in the local areas. Declaration of provenance:  All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.

Romano British bronze figure of the goddess Venus circa 1st century AD. A large early bronze figure of the Roman goddess of love, Venus. Here she is shown naked with right arm outstretched and the left raised. The weight is to the right leg with the left bent forwards. She wears a head dress and has crude facial features and small breasts indicating a young woman. The figure although crude, is very well modeled. The surface has a good green patina generally and is slightly pitted with age. A rare opportunity to acquire this large Roman bronze figure not usually seen outside of museum collections. Size: 125mm. Very fine condition. Provenance: First provenance: The item was discovered in the Chiltern Hills area of south Oxfordshire UK during the mid-20th century. From an old English collection.  Secondarily: Ex. Private Collection of Michael Green, Tiverton region, formed between 1980's - 2012.  Michael has collected many stunning pieces of ancient art, antiquity and coins over the many years, all legally acquired from auctions and private collections in the local areas.  Declaration of provenance:  All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.

Celtic Iron Age Helmet, 4th century BC A iron helmet composed of riveted sheets, and panels of bronze. The domed top with central poppy head shaped finial and four triangular panels to the side forming a cross. The sides decorated with four panels with repousse decoration of running wolves, tail arching over the back of the body. The lower rim pierced to attach separate leather lining. Archaeologists have uncovered Celtic helmets throughout their territory. The highest concentration and numbers of finds have been in the lands of the Senones tribe. It is in this area of northern Italy that lie the Montefortino burial grounds. The ancient writer, Tacitus, stated that the British Celts and Germans did not wear helmets. Indeed, very few Celtic helmets have been found in Britain and it appears that helmets were common only among the Gauls, the upper class warriors in particular. These high-quality helmet designs were a great influence on Roman armourers. Aside from the few examples known the only information we have on them is from Classical writers, such as Diodorus Siculus: “On their heads they put bronze helmets which have large embossed figures standing out from them and give an appearance of great size to those who wear them; for in some cases horns are attached to the helmet so as to form a single piece, in other cases images of the fore-parts of birds or four footed animals”. Diodorus Siculus (History V.30.2) Size:  Provenance: Ex. Switzerland Collection, acquired over the last decade. 

Early Bronze Age Holy Land Jar with lovely red burnish still remaining.Two ledge handles on each side and tall neck and dimples on the neck. Chip to the top rim as shown in pictures. Ex. Ancient & Oriental, Acquired in 2015. 19cm.

A Early Bronze Age red burnished bowl with lip, C. 2900 BC.A small Early Bronze Age red burnished bowl with lip. 10cm Dia.

Bronze Age Socketed Axehead, 1st millennium BC A bronze axehead, with flared blade, fluted body and loop to the side of the socket hole. Mounted on a custom made stand. Size: 13cm including stand. Condition: Excellent. Ex. London Gentleman private collection, acquired legally over the last 20 years. Declaration of provenance:  All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.

Iron Age Bracelet, 5th-1st century BC A bronze round-section penannular bracelet with panels of vertical ribbing. Size: 80mm. Provenance: Ex. London Gentleman private collection, acquired legally over the last 20 years. Declaration of provenance:  All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.

Iron Age Armlet, 5th-1st century BC A bronze round-section penannular torc armlet with panels of vertical ribbing. Size: 11.5cm Condition: Excellent condition. Ex. London Gentleman private collection, acquired legally over the last 20 years. Declaration of provenance:  All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.

Chinese Qing Period Bronze Tripod Censor with Later Carved Circular Wooden Cover of Nice Quality. Standing 7.5 Inches - 18.75 cm High. All Aspects of Condition Is Good, Age Related Patina.

De Havilland DH 80A Puss Moth Car Mascot c1930s, A definitive special-order radiator embellishment representing the aeroplane reg. no. G-ABNC; of cold-painted & plated bronze commissioned from the manufacturers A. E. Lejeune Ltd for the second owner John Verney (Lord Willoughby de Broke) c1932. Willoughby de Broke was Chief Steward of the Jockey Club and used the machine to ferry himself from either his home at Kineton in Warwickshire, or from Sywell Aerodrome where it was mostly kept. Its history shows to have been originally delivered to Air Taxis at De Havillands at Stag Lane in June 1931 to registered Mrs Rhonnda Rankin for a European tour. In April 1932 it was brokered by Brian Lewis & Co at Heston to John Verney, who kept it until re-brokering it via Alan Muntz of Airwork Company also at Heston. In 1938 it was sold to Italy, and very soon moved again being registered in France as F-AQOR by which time Europe was embroiled in war. No record of it remains thereafter. At some point The Mascot appears to have been mounted upon the small cast bell which now accompanies it, which bears a relief crest-design believed to be of French origin. shows some age-wear & discoloration and lacks propeller; A printed provenance accompanies the lot, together with the old bell mount, and a printed photograph showing the aeroplane at Newmarket Racecourse beside the Jockey Club windsock in 1934.

A lock of hair stated to be Napoleon’s, wrapped in paper with ink written details in French, and contained in a small cash box (rusted) with a bronze medallion commemorating the marriage of Napoleon and Marie Louise of Austria, 1st April 1810, 40mm diam, old ink label attached “Lock of Napoleon’s hair. Keep with family heirlooms”. Generally GC for age

Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss (German, 1882-1943): The Charleston Dancer, A Cold Painted Bronze and Ivory Figure, modelled as a young woman on tip-toes with knees bent and arms twisted, wearing a short silver, gold, blue and red tunic over silver stockings, with headband, on a green onyx base, 35.5cm See illustration . On the wrong base?. Crack through head. Dirty. Wear and marks consistent with age. Faint postcode from an invisible marker on her back. Onyx with chips and filling. Lower hand loose. 18052018

A collection of antiquities and Roman objects, to include a Roman mottled green glass amphora shaped vase, 13cm, a smaller glass vase, an oil lamp, a Roman glass bracelet, two bronze bracelets, a copper alloy harness fitting, possibly late iron age - sold with a Portable Antiquities Scheme report dated 13th January 2012 - Lewes, and other bronze fragments (Qty)

Antiquities - an Ancient Middle Eastern bronze bangle, possibly Lustrian, centred by a lug, the band chased with traces of geometric motifs, elements of verdigris patination, 9cm diam, Early Iron Age, 1000BC - 650BC; a similar verdigris patinated brooch, 11cm long, 1000BC - 650BC, [2]Provenance: Both pieces are further portions from a collection of antiquities sold in these rooms one year ago, see Gentleman's Library Sale, 5th July 2017, Lots 5613, 5634, 5635A, 5635B, 5635C, 5635D and 5635E, and therefore probably originate from Lorestan Province or Kermanshah, Western Iran.

Collection of Marvel Bronze age comics, titles include; The Avengers and The Savage Sword #120-122, 125-132, 135-137, 139-141, 145, 147 & 148, 1973 Captain Marvel #28, The New Captain Marvel #32-34, 35, 38 & 42, Amazing Adventures featuring Killraven Warrior of The Worlds #30 & #31, Savage Sword of Conan #1, 4, 6, 7, 9-11, 13, 15, 16 & 18, Astonishing Tales Deathlok The Demolisher #25, 26, 28 & 30, Captain Britain Summer Special, five Marvel Treasury Edition; Doctor Strange, The Mighty Thor, Conan The Barbarian, Giant Superhero Holiday Grab-Bag, 2001 A Space Odyssey and other later comics (62) Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Marvel Comics, various bronze age titles featuring Spider-Man.

Marvel Premiere: 47(first bronze age appearance of Ant-Man); and Marvel Premiere: 48-60 inclusive (Black Panther, The Falcon, Dr. Who, etc)

DC Comics, various titles, including: silver age Metal Men; bronze age Kung-Fu Fighter; Karate Kid; The Phantom; Atari Force; and others.

Silver age and bronze age DC titles, including: Shazam!; Showcase; From Beyond The Unknown; Claw; and others.

Bronze age and silver age DC titles, including: DC Special; Plop; Secret Origins; The Creeper; and others.

Superman-related titles, sundry bronze age issues.

Batman, sundry bronze age issues between 500 and 700.

DC Comics The Flash various bronze age issues.

A believed Marlik culture / Persian era ( 1000bc - 1200bc ) bronze age crested hilt and tanged leaf dagger blade. Total length 25cms / widest part 4.8cms

GROUP OF FOUR COLD PAINTED BRONZE ANIMALS AND FIGURES, to include: two after Bergmann, a pug dog reading a book, sitting on a potty and a nude lady lying on a tiger rug, both having impressed marks, together with Geschutzt, standing bulldog and a black boy lying down smoking a pipe. (4)(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: All appearing in undamaged condition, some with minor paint loss and general wear commensurate with age.

Stevenard à Boulogne, a champlevé enamelled carriage clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell, with push repeat of the last hour at will, the platform lever escapement having a plain steel balance with an engraved balance cock as is typical of this maker, the backplate stamped to the lower portion Stevenard, H Ger W cien a Boulogne, some letters missing to read Stevenard, Horloger Mecanicien a Boulogne, the white enamel dial having a repeat of the makers name, black Roman numerals and blued steel moon hands, the early multi-piece case fully engraved with floral decoration, with side panels of engraved brass and two-tone blue inset enamel, height 17cms (handle up) 14.5cms (handle down).* Biography Pierre-Louis Stevenard, born 1801, was not only a clockmaker but a fine maker of automata and moving dolls, often incorporating the most ingenious mechanisms set within clocks. He was considered a master of his craft in France at this time and had an unsurpassed reputation. Between 1833 and 1842 he produced three most important pieces, each incorporating a miniature musician. At the Paris Exposition of 1878, at the age of 77, he showed two automata, The Physician and The Singing Lesson for which he was awarded a bronze medal. The Singing Lesson is illustrated and discussed in . Pierre-Louis Stevenard died in 1883.Reference: Automata, Alfred Chapuis and Edmond Droz, Pub. B.T. Batsford Ltd, 1938.

A cold painted bronze figure group, of three hounds jumping a fence chasing a fox, on a naturalistic rectangular base, 2.5ins x 9ins x 2.75ins Condition report: Grubby and paint chipped commensurate with age.

A framed display of 27 Neolithic - Bronze Age flints, Wykeham Forest, near Scarborough and three other displays, including a collection of 40 Neolithic flints found at Kieler-Aussenforde, Ellerbek hunter-gatherer and fishing culture (label in German), a collection of 18 mixed items, including flints, pottery and Bronze and Iron Age artefacts and a framed display containing a Danish thich-butted B-type Brogaard/Falster axe, East Zealand 2600 BC and three Ertebolle culture flints

Box of approximately 132 Bronze & Modern Age Marvel Comics to include; X-Men, Sabre Tooth, Green Goblin, Deadpool, Captain America, Avengers etc, all with protective sleeves

Large box of mainly Bronze Age Marvel comics to include; 2000AD, Hulk, Star Wars, Spectacular Spiderman, Overkill, Empire Strikes Back etc

*Cherry Medal, 1900-1904, in silvered bronze, with silver top bar and reverse brooch pin, and additional silver bar, unnamed as issued, attractively toned, good extremely fine, lustrous and scarce  As explained in the article ‘The Cherry Medal’ by Margaret Aldred (which uses this medal offered here as its illustration), this medal has a curious history and background as an ‘in joke’. The story begins with the man after whom the medal is named – Captain George Henry Cherry, R.N.. Having joined the Royal Navy at the age of just 14, he was raised in the ‘hard days of sail when the discipline was iron, and had to be’. As a result, he was well-known for his discipline, pedantry, and blind adherence to naval regulations.  With the commissioning of H.M.S. Argonaut in 1900, Captain Cherry was placed in command for service on the China Station between August 1900 and January 1904, where the Argonaut acted only as a Guard ship (thus depriving the officers and crew of any chance of prize money). The returning officers, regaling their family and wives of their boredom, frustration and hardships during a tea party at Plymouth, were told that they really did ‘deserve a medal’ for putting up with serving under an martinet for nearly four years. In that moment, the Cherry Medal’ was born, and while it initially was only going to be awarded to the 5 officers who had served for the duration of the voyage, such was the demand that it was later decided that even those who had served for 6 months deserved a medal nonetheless. To that end, 100 such medals were designed and commissioned through the firm Gamages at a cost of 11s 6d each. It is argued that the additional bar reflects either a full year of service or one instance of ‘logging’ as noted in Aldred’s article (perhaps a typo for flogging?), but this is not formally recorded. Even those who had not served under Cherry on the Argonaut, but had served under him later were keen to obtain their own example of the medal when they heard about it (including Admiral Lord Fisher).  For a time the medal, the joke, and Captain Cherry, the man, became legendary in Naval circles, and even the King, George VI accepted a medal for his own collection. Coming full circle, an example was finally offered to Captain Cherry after WWI, when he, at last breaking with regulations, accepted this unofficial medal.

Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Oak Armoire with Bronze Mounts. Carved with baskets, urns, flowers and leaf work throughout the surface. Condition with age, scratches and age splits, no key. Measures 87-1/2" H x 67" W x 21" D. Shipping: Third party. (estimate $600-$800)

18/19th Century French Inlaid Drop Front Desk with Bronze Pulls. Two sliding drawers and two large drawers, interior compartments. Age appropriate wear, scratches, wear to inlay. Measures 38-3/4" H x 33-1/8" W x 19-1/4" D. Shipping: Third party. (estimate $400-$600)

18/19th Century French Bronze Mounted, Carved Walnut Commode/Chest of Drawers. Two short sliding drawers with two large drawers, stands on bracket feet. Age appropriate wear, age split, rubbing to varnish. Measures 33" H x 49-1/2" W x 23-1/4" D. Shipping: Third party. (estimate $800-$1200)

19th Century French Carved Walnut Commode/Chest of Drawers with Bronze Pulls. Three large fitted drawers and stands on front cabriole and rear bracket legs. Wear consistent with age, one rear foot has been restored, missing one bronze pull, scratches. Measures 36-5/8" H x 49-1/2" W x 21-1/4" D. Shipping: Third party. (estimate $2000-$3000)

Early 20th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Occassional Table with Gallery. Two flanked drawers with top sliding platform. Age split to platform, rubbing. Measures 30" H x 20" W x 15" D. Shipping: Third party. (estimate $300-$500)

After the Antique, a Bronze Figure of David:The semi naked standing figure with a goat's pelt draped over his left shoulder and a small vine leaf covering his modesty, raised on a circular base decorated with stylised leaves, H 61.5cm CONDITION REPORT: In good original conditon with no losses or damages, patina consistent with age

A PAIR OF ART DECO SILVERED BRONZE PIERROT AND PIERRETTE FIGURAL BOOK ENDS CAST FROM A MODEL BY M. LUCAS, C1930, WITH LANCET ARCHED SERPENTINE BACK, 21CM H ++SLIGHT WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE BUT NO SUBSTANTIAL CHIPS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND

A framed display of 27 Neolithic - Bronze Age flints, Wykeham Forest, near Scarborough and three other displays, including a collection of 40 Neolithic flints found at Kieler-Aussenforde, Ellerbek hunter-gatherer and fishing culture (label in German), a collection of 18 mixed items, including flints, pottery and Bronze and Iron Age artefacts and a framed display containing a Danish thich-butted B-type Brogaard/Falster axe, East Zealand 2600 BC and three Ertebolle culture flints

A COLLECTION OF MARVEL 'FANTASTIC FOUR' BRONZE AGE COMIC BOOKS, some US cent editions, issues include 142 141 140, 138, 134, 133, 131, 96, 67, plus two king-size special issues, and a double feature special. (12)