RECOVERED CANNON PHOTOGRAPHS. Two mounted photographs with Roland Morris & one other, of the loading of bronze cannons from the wreck of HMS Association onto a railway trucks in Penzance railway goods yard after they were sold at auction. Provenance: Ex-Roland Morris collection, purchased at the clearance auction of Roland Morris Museum of Nautical Art', Penzance. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
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BRONZE MORTAR. A large 18th century bronze mortar with two bands of shell, scroll & other decoration. Large numeral 30 impressed on base. Salvaged from the wreck site of the H.M.S. Association, which was wrecked on the western rocks off the Scilly Isles in 1707. D23.5 x H18cm. Ex-Roland Morris Collection. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.IMPORTANT NOTE: This lot will require the buyer to arrange shipping with a specialist carrier or to collect in person due to its weight, size or fragility. We are unable to ship this lot ourselves.
CLOCK GARNITURE. A French Art Deco, marble & onyx clock garniture, the clock mounted with a pair of bronze doves. The dial signed Le Govic, Savenay. With pendulum & key. The brass movement stamped Exacta, numbered & striking on a bell. Clock height 23cm, clock width 29cm. All clocks in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any clock is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CANNOT SHIP THIS LOT due to fragility, size or weight. Our recommended carrier is MBE Plymouth on +44 (0) 1752 257224 or info@mbeplymouth.co.uk
BRONZE MORTAR. An 18th century cast bronze mortar with two raised ribs, between them, indistinct initials (?). Recovered from the H.M.S. Association wreck site. H12 x D15cm. Ex-Roland Morris Collection. Also, a pestle, lacking end. Length 19cm. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
PLASTER CASTS. A plaster cast of the breach mouldings of one of the bronze cannons, recovered by Roland Morris's diving team from the wreck of the H.M.S. Association. Roland painted one plaster moulding to display in his maritime museum in Chapel Street, Penzance. 34 x 60cm. Ex-Roland Morris Collection. Also, two other similar plaster casts of breach mouldings, un-painted. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.IMPORTANT NOTE: This lot will require the buyer to arrange shipping with a specialist carrier or to collect in person due to its weight, size or fragility. We are unable to ship this lot ourselves.
BRONZE TOAD. A patinated bronze toad (lacks base plate). Unmarked except for indistinct painted initials (?). Length 18cm. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
KORO. A Chinese bronze koro & cover, each side cast with panels, one with an exotic bird, the other with a dragon. Max. width 20cm. (Apparently some missing elements). Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
SWIVEL GUN/ CANNON. A bronze swivel gun recovered by Roland Morris's diving team from the wreck site of the H.M.S. Association. Length 96cm. Ex-Roland Morris Collection. Note: The original customs droit in which Roland Morris declared this gun is included in this sale. Note: More information on this lot as supplied by Steve Welsh is available as a PDF from the auctioneer upon request. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.IMPORTANT NOTE: This lot will require the buyer to arrange shipping with a specialist carrier or to collect in person due to its weight, size or fragility. We are unable to ship this lot ourselves.
VENUS DE MILO. A bronze figure of the Venus de Milo. Unmarked. Height 14cm. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
An impressive bronze sculpture depicting Laocoön and his sons being killed by serpents. Laocoön was a Trojan priest who warned the Trojans against bringing the wooden horse of the Greeks into their city, by doing so incurred the wrath of the gods who sent sea serpents to kill him and his sons. The original antique marble group stands in the Vatican museum in Rome. Probably late nineteenth century, standing separately upon a mahogany plinth base, apparently unsigned, height 57.5 cm, base 18.5 cm x 37 cm.
THE KENT EAST INDIAMAN. RESCUE ACCOUNT & MEDALLION. A bronze medallion commemorating the rescue of 547 persons by the brig Cambria during the loss of The Kent East Indiaman by fire on March 1st 1825 in The Bay of Biscay. Also, a presentation copy of 'The Loss of The Kent East Indiaman', a book on the loss & rescue, given & signed by the first person rescued from The Kent & a blue & white plate with printed illustration of the wreck & rescue. Note: The brig Cambria was taking 20 Cornish miners to Mexico & returned to Falmouth with the survivors. The medal is inscribed to the obverse 'From Falmouth, Truro, Helston, Penryn and St. Ives'. Note: More information on this lot as supplied by Steve Welsh is available as a PDF from the auctioneer upon request. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
BRONZE SWIVEL GUN/ CANNON. A bronze swivel gun, recovered by Roland Morris's diving team from the wreck site of H.M.S. Association, on later mount. Length 160 cm. Ex-Roland Morris Collection. Note: More information on this lot as supplied by Steve Welsh is available as a PDF from the auctioneer upon request.IMPORTANT NOTE: This lot will require the buyer to arrange shipping with a specialist carrier or to collect in person due to its weight, size or fragility. We are unable to ship this lot ourselves.
LUND'S PATENT CORKSCREW. A good example of a Lund's Patent London Rack corkscrew. Patented 1855, No.736 assigned to William Lund & William Edward Hipkins. The steel frame with remains of original bronze finish, marked 'Lund Maker Cornhill' on the upright & 'Fleet St. London' on the other side. Rosewood handle with dusting brush & suspension ring. The steel collar under the handle, stamped 'Lund's Patent London Rack.' Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
COPPER PAN ETC. A 19th century copper pan with rolled-over rim & cast bronze handles. Diameter 33cm. Also, a brass & copper fire extinguisher with plunger. (Incomplete) Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
TIN SMELTER'S STAMP. An original bronze tin smelter's stamp for Mellanear Mine. Overall size incl. mahogany mount, 21.5 x 13.5cm. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
SHIP'S BELL & HANGER. A ship's bronze bell & hanger recovered from the wreck of the Acklington which the Runnelstone Reef & then ran ashore but became a total wreck. Hanger split in two. Height of bell 17cm. Ex-Roland Morris Collection. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
CAST BRONZE LIONS. A pair of cast bronze lion rampant, each supporting a shield, possibly furniture mounts. This pair was recovered from the wreck of H.M.S. Colossus which sank in the Isles of Scilly in 1798. Height 10.5cm. (One shield with broken scroll at the base). Ex-Roland Morris Collection. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
PAPERWEIGHTS ETC. Two glass paperweights, one with cast brass snipe. Also, a green onyx ashtray with cold painted bronze fox. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
VICTORIA JUBILEE MEDALLIONS. A bronze Victoria Diamond Jubilee medallion by Brock & Wyon. E/F in original, dated leather & velvet case & one other similar medallion without case. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
BRONZE MER-BABY. A cast bronze Mer-baby mounted on a ship's copper fastening spike, recovered from the wreck of H.M.S. Anson, lost on Loe Bar, Porthleven. Visible height of spike 13cm, set into stepped mahogany base. Ex-Roland Morris collection. This very detailed bronze figure of a young mermaid with its two tails wrapped around a copper spike or nail, was part of a large collection recovered from H.M.S. Anson which Roland Morris & his team excavated in the 1970's. Paper label to base. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
DESK SEAL ETC. Two 19th century seals, one with oval metal matrix for official local Government business, the other a small bronze seal with fixed monogrammed matrix. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
NEWLYN HARBOUR & PIER MEDAL. A bronze medal for the laying of the foundation stone for Newlyn South Pier in 1885. Mint, in original case. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
BRONZE PULLEY SHEAVES. A pair of heavyweight bronze pulley sheaves, salvaged from the H.M.S. Association by Roland Morris's diving team. Both pulleys bear the Royal Naval crow's foot mark. Each diameter 35cm. Ex-Roland Morris Collection. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.IMPORTANT NOTE: This lot will require the buyer to arrange shipping with a specialist carrier or to collect in person due to its weight, size or fragility. We are unable to ship this lot ourselves.

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