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Click here to subscribe* Car Mascot 'Caprice'. Motorboat Racing Radiator Embellishment, circa 1913, an early motorboat racing radiator ornament by A.E.Lejeune Co. of heavy cast bronze representing an individual racing motorboat, finely detailed with incised name to bow, mounted upon a matching bronze twin-eared radiator-cap, stamped with maker's mark to base (probably a special commission design), length 17cm QTY: (1)
* Ship's Bell. WWII bronze ship's bell, dated 1945, cast in relief with large serif capitals 'Trinity House 1945', 28 cm high x 29.5 cm diameter, in good original condition but lacking clapperQTY: (1)NOTE:‘Trinity House’ [TH] is an organisation which is responsible for the provision, care and maintenance of all England’s lighthouses and lightships. Founded by Henry VIII, it is a highly regarded institution, even today when most lighthouses and lightships are unmanned.At the end of the Second World War (i.e. 1945), TH had, in theory, 43 lightships but some had been sunk and/or damaged during the War and only 17 were actually ‘on station’. Several new vessels were built in 1945 to replace wartime losses and it seems likely that this bell if off one of them.
* Battle of Saint Cast. French bronze medal commemorating the Battle of Saint Cast in 1758, 18th century, the obverse with a bust of King Louis XV facing right, with the legend 'LUDOVICO XV. OPTIMO PRINCIPI. COMITIA ARMORICA' (The commune of Brittany to Louis XV, the best of princes), the reverse showing the genius of Brittany with sword in her hand and shield by her feet, a palm tree devides her from Mars hanging shields on a palm with the legend 'ANGLIS AB AGUILLONIO DUCE PROFLIGATIS (The English defeated by the Duc d'Aiguillon), AD SANCTUM CATUODUM M. DCC. LVIII. (At St Cast, 1758), 64 mm diameter, edge bruises, very fine QTY: (1)NOTE:The Battle of Saint Cast was a military engagement during the Seven Years' War on the French coast between British naval and land expeditionary forces and French coastal defence forces. It was fought on 11 September 1758 and won by the French.
* Police Medals. Constable Frederick Charles Payne, 'P' Division, Metropolitan PoliceJubilee 1897, bronze (F.C. Payne. P. Divn); Coronation 1902, bronze (F.C. Payne. P. Div); Coronation 1911 (F.C. Payn[sic]), good very fine, swing mounted as wornQTY: (3)NOTE:Frederick Payne was born in Hitchin, Hertfordshire in 1871. He joined the Metropolitan Police in 1893 and spent over 26 years with 'P' Division in Camberwell, London.
* RSPCA. Bronze medal for animal life saving (P.C. G. Evans - 1965) complete with ‘For Humanity’ brooch bar, extremely fine, sold with copied researchQTY: (1)NOTE:Police Constable G. Evans was presented this medal for the attempted rescue of a ewe-in-lamb from an extremely dangerous position on Neckwood Cliff, Trantishoe, Combe Martin, North Devon on 11 March 1965.
* WWII Japanese Sword (Katana), circa 1940s, the 68 cm steel blade, with copper habaki, iron tsuba, bronze pine tree fuchi, cord bound grip with fish skin iron menuki, the blade retaining a good hamon, overall length 93 cm long overall, in its black lacquered saya with brown leather cover QTY: (1)
* Japanese Sword. A Japanese Short Sword (Wakizashi), Meiji period (1868-1912), the 46. 5 cm curved steel blade signed on the tang, with copper habaki, two-tone bronze tsuba, fishskin grip bound in cord with figural menuki, overall length 62 cm, it's black lacquered says with additional bronze handle knife engraved with a tiger and signed bladeQTY: (1)
* Ballooning Medals. Royal Balloon School Medal, 1907, gilt metal, the obverse with conjoined bust of Edward VII & Queen Alexandra, the reverse with airship flying over the town of Farnborough, 32mm diameter, edge bruise, good very fine, together with another copper example, a uniface prize medal, reverse engraved 'Improved Shooting 1908 Sap. C. Edwards', a belt buckle with the same design by Bouwerie Lane' numbered 262 and other commemorative ballooning and airship medals including Santos Dumont bronze commemorative medal, Gordon Bennett Zurich 1909, Aero Club de France, reverse dated 13 June 1907 and other medals QTY: (20)NOTE:The Royal Balloon School Medal was produced to commemorate the First Public Flight of the Military Airship 'Nulli Secundus' (Second to none) on 5 October 1907. It was flown by Colonel John Capper and the American aviator Samuel Cody from Farnborough to London. After flying over the city, the airship circled St Paul's Cathedral but strong headwinds forced her to land at Crystal Palace. The flight covered 50 miles and lasted 3 hours, 25 minutes. The medals were presented to various members of the Royal Engineers who were involved in the project or serving at the Balloon School at the time.
Salvador Dali, Spanish 1904-1989, Dance of time III; bronze with green and gold patina on a polished granite base, edition 304/350, cast using the lost wax technique by the Perseo foundry with its seal, 29 cm high (including base),(ARR)Note: Descharnes 638, illustrated on page 139 of the catalogue.
Lorenzo Quinn, Italian b.1966- During Love, 2013; stainless steel and gilt bronze, signed and numbered 15/20 (there were three artist's proofs), stamped with Fundicion Vila mark, dimensions: 47.5 x 50 x 15 cm,(ARR)Provenance: Halcyon Gallery, London. Note: Fundicion Vila is an artistic centre and foundry in the province of Tarragona, Spain, that has cast Lorenzo Quinn's bronzes.
A collection of seven brooches and a necklace; including the 'Rose des Sables' brooch by Line Vautrin, a hexagonal crystal cast in bronze gilt and patinated, stamped 'L.V', 6.6 cm wide; a ceramic brooch by Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal, in gold and black geometrical pattern, signed and in the original case, 13.5 cm long; a 'Cosmic Egg' brooch by Andrew Logan, decorated with rhinestones and signed 1989 at the back, 10.8 cm long; a brooch for Breast Cancer and a pink link necklace by Zandra Rhodes, both in their original packagings; a Christian LaCroix brooch with faux pearl fringe, and two other unsigned brooches. (8)
A small collection of Chinese/ Eastern and other items to include; a small blue and white trinket box with chinoiseries detal and character mark to base, a long 20th century bronze Dragon shaped curio with moulded detailing, a small glass vase with Japanese scene and character marks, a small twin handled pot with detachable cover, has been aged and patinated, a bone and fabric 20th century fan (some damage to parts), and a small bronze leaf shaped dish, and two small circular Chinese decorated coasters. (1 box)
A 20th century bronze mask of Burmese / southeast Asian deity/woman with engraved half moon and lotus headband, headwear and earrings. With wall hanging hook/screw hole on the back. Measures approx. 14cm tall, 12cm wide, 4cm deep. All lots in this auction are part of a private collection of antiquities and later effect, mainly collecting Roman, Viking, Egyptian and Asian antiques. The collection having been amassed over a 30-40 year period. The items in the auction has been purchased at various auction, private collections and museums over the years.
An assortment of three Greek / Roman inspired tokens / coins artifacts. The lot to include a bronze coin with worn figure, a bronze token coin depicting pair of figures in erotic position, together with a carved metal coin with animal figure to centre and ribbon edges. All raised on later plinths. Largest token measuring approx. 4cm in diameter. All lots in this auction are part of a private collection of antiquities and later effects, mainly collecting Roman, Viking, Egyptian and Asian antiques. The collection having been amassed over a 30-40 year period. The items in the auction has been purchased at various auction, private collections and museums over the years.
An early 20th century bronze embossed dragon tripod censer / incense burner with animal head handles. The censer with a foo dog finial. Small chip on the tail, see photos for details. Measures approx. 16cm tall. All lots in this auction are part of a private collection of antiquities and later effect, mainly collecting Roman, Viking, Egyptian and Asian antiques. The collection having been amassed over a 30-40 year period. The items in the auction has been purchased at various auction, private collections and museums over the years.
A believed Viking bronze raven amulet pendant. The pendant with three raised ridges on the mounted. Presented with a recent chrome stand. The pendant to measure approx. 4cm tall. All lots in this auction are part of a private collection of antiquities and later effects, mainly collecting Roman, Viking, Egyptian and Asian antiques. The collection having been amassed over a 30-40 year period. The items in the auction has been purchased at various auction, private collections and museums over the years.
A 20th century Chinese cast bronze sculpture of a seated Emperor wearing an ancient emperor's hat. The figure wearing engraved detailed robe with dragon and clouds and incised dragon chair on a base. Measures approx. 21cm tall including the base. All lots in this auction are part of a private collection of antiquities and later effect, mainly collecting Roman, Viking, Egyptian and Asian antiques. The collection having been amassed over a 30-40 year period. The items in the auction has been purchased at various auction, private collections and museums over the years.
A 19th century Chinese / Japanese bronze maroon cold painted monk / man figure, sculpture with bamboo hat. Slight damage to the right hand wrist, possibly lacking a piece from the carrying pole. Measures approx. 20cm tall. All lots in this auction are part of a private collection of antiquities and later effect, mainly collecting Roman, Viking, Egyptian and Asian antiques. The collection having been amassed over a 30-40 year period. The items in the auction has been purchased at various auction, private collections and museums over the years.
A collection of ninety-four Ancient Roman/Medieval bronze/copper/soapstone pieces, including plaques in vary designs, earrings, hairpins, pendants, buckles and small tools. Measures approx. 1.5-10cm long. All lots in this auction are part of a private collection of antiquities and later effects, mainly collecting Roman, Viking, Egyptian and Asian antiques. The collection having been amassed over a 30-40 year period. The items in the auction has been purchased at various auction, private collections and museums over the years.
Bronze feuervergoldet. Sockel auf Scheibenfüßen, auf der Front Applikation mit Schwänen um prächtige Blumenschale. Auf dem runden Uhrengehäuse sitzt Leda, ihren Arm um den Schwan legend. Rundes Messingplatinenwerk mit 1/2- und 1/1-Stundenschlag auf Glocke, Pendel mit Fadenaufhängung. Paris, um 1810. H. 45 cm, B. 31 cm.
1882 Erfurt - 1961 Bayreuth. Studium an der Kunstakademie Dresden u.a. bei E. Hegenbarth. Stehender Elch. Bronze, braun patiniert. Auf der rechteckigen Plinthe Künstlersignet. Auf der Frontseite Metallplatte mit der Gravur: 'Die Offiziere u. Beamten des Luftkreises ihrem scheidenden Befehlshaber u. Kommandierenden General 1.4.1935-31.12.37'. H. 40 cm.
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