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Lot 558
A Nepalese bronze Buddhist phurba, early 20th century, of tri-form, with two sections of tri-headed terminals above a vajra, a mythical beast coming out of its mouth extends the blade, 43.8cmA phurba, sometimes called a 'magic dagger', is a tantric ritual object used to conquer evil spirits and to destroy obstacles.
Lot 140
An archaic bronze bianzhong,Qing dynasty (1644-1911), of lens-shaped section, the mouth with a distinctive cutaway profile, the exterior with thirty-six studs or bosses, symmetrically placed around the body in four groups of nine against taotie masks, surrounding an inscription in bronze script on both sides, 37cmBianzhong, an ancient Chinese musical instrument, consists of a set of bronze bells, played melodically. Along with the stone chimes called bianqing, they were an important instrument in China's ritual and court music going back to ancient times.Translations of inscription: Guoshu Lü said: 'My great mighty glorious deceased father Huishu, served his master with a magnificent bright virtue and received countless benefit. I looked up to my deceased father’s virtue as a role model and served the king, so the king has given me even more benefit. In order to repay and publicize the numerous benefits given by the king, I commissioned this set of bells in memorial of my deceased father, Huishu. When the bells ring, my glorious father in heaven would protect and bless the later generations on the earth and send much luck from the heaven to me. My later generations will treasure these bells as sacrifice to their ancestors for ten thousand years'. 清 铜铸编钟虢叔旅曰：“丕显皇考惠叔穆穆秉元明德，御于厥辟，得纯亡愍。旅敢肇师型皇考威仪，口御于天子。乃天子多赐旅休。”旅对天子鲁休扬，用作朕皇考惠叔大林和钟。皇考严在上，翼在下。口口，降旅多福。旅其万年子子孙孙永宝用享。
Lot 384
Two Chinese gouache hanging scrolls, 20th century, one attributed to Li Zhuang, painted with scholars visiting Hanshan Temple in the evening, four artist's seals, inscribed, ink and colour on paper, 88 x 46.5cm, the other dated year of wuchen (1988), attributed to Meng Qing, painted with a Boshan Lu (hill censer) and peony in another bronze, one artist's seal, inscribed, ink and colour on paper, 66.5 x 45cm (2)
Lot 143
A gilt-bronze bodhisattva group, Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi,19th/early 20th century, locked in a passionate embrace, lovingly gazing at each other, the sixteen-headed Chakrasamvara has three eyes and four bared fangs on each face, and a crown of five human skulls on each head, his hair in blue, tied in a topknot on the crown with a vishvavajra, a wish-fulfilling jewel ornament and crescent moon, his arms outstretched, surrounding the couple like a golden aura. The first two hands hold a vajra and a ghanta embracing the mother, the rest holding other attributes including a damaru, a kapala, a kartika and a katvanga. Wearing a lower garment of tiger skin, his right leg straight and left bent, both pressing on the back of a figure, possibly Kalaratri and Yama kneeling on a double lotus platform. In the lap is the Mother Vajravarahi, with her left leg wrapped around his waist, holding a kapala and a kartika in her hands,57.5cmChakrasamvara, one of the most popular deities in Tantric Buddhism in the Himalayan regions and Tibet after the 11th century, can appear in several dozen different forms, from simple to complex and peaceful to wrathful. These forms emphasise different types of meditation practice and are suited for the specific emotional and psychological characteristics of the tantric practitioners who take on these intricate practices.十九世纪-二十世纪初 铜鎏金胜乐金刚像
Lot 61
A Chinese food vessel and cover, dou,Guangxu (1875-1908), in the archaic bronze form, a circular bowl supported on a short stem on a flared foot with a border of scrolling flowers, the bowl and cover with key fret and bats, the knop and loop handles imitating prunus, all covered in tea glaze,21cm (2)清光绪 仿古茶叶末釉梅花纹豆 连盖
Lot 394
An early Chinese bronze spoon, Han dynasty (206BC - AD220), with a dragon-shaped handle, with thick blue-green verdigris patination, 17.5cm, another iron spoon damascened with silver, possibly Tibetan, 18th century, with moulded scrolls and a shou roundel to the handle, a Japanese kezuka handle, adapted as a fork, and two Japanese Meiji metal cutlery handles (5)
Lot 489
Georgina Von Ertzdorf (born 1 January 1955) (RDI) British textile designer - Stoles and Scarf - A crushed velvet deep, double-sided stole with abstract design in black/peach/grey hues, a crushed velvet double-sided stole, bronze/black ground with abstract design in purple/green/mauve, to/w a velvet scarf, black ground printed with scarlet red/grey/peach tulips (last scarf complete with sales tag) (3)
Lot 806
An antique Vizagatapam ivory and sandalwood cribbage box - contents including Georgian and later silver mustard spoons, scent bottle, Mauchlin stamp box, etc., to/w a tin of glass marbles, German Art Nouveau bronze ink stand and a vintage book-carrier with webbing straps and rosewood handles
Lot 573
*Hillman Herbert & Cooper 52-inch Ordinary. A circa 1882 period machine with an open head and HHC patented duplex front forks. The 1-inch crescent rim has been re-spoked with rust-less spokes, using its original (lacquered) bronze hub. The 16-inch trailing wheel has been similarly treated, and the tyring is good. A Hillman patented adjustable mounting step is filled as is an International style saddle frame with a well-crafted and tooled leather saddle. The 24-inch semi-drop handlebars have 'T' wooden grips, nickel-plated front brake and lever, adjustable steering locking nut, split rubber pedals fitted to 6-inch slotted cranks. A J. Lucas & Son 'The Popular' hub lamp is fitted, which retains its oil reservoir and a modified hub mounting assembly. This bicycle also comes with a folding stand (2)
Lot 78
*Austin Motor Co., Mascot. An Edwardian period 'Winged Wheel' mascot in bronze, the largest of the three sizes available with a 160mm wing span. The feathering, steering wheel and road wheel detail are excellent, and there is an engraved registered trade mark number of 286069 (dating from 1897, when Herbert Austin started designing motor-cars) on the rear of the mount, and 'Austin Motor Company' to the front. The threaded mounting stud is missing, but the correct countersunk retaining bolts are insitu, and the there are several signs of original nickel-plating. 95mm high (1)
Lot 141
^Major Toler's battle damaged Denison smock (Airborne Troops), size 5, dated 1942Smock believed to have been used by Major Toler at the Arnham (Market Garden operation), label by Wareings (Northampton) Ltd, dated 1942, with unused War Office issued Army Medical Department shell dressing pouch, Army Air Corps cloth badge, with applied leather name patch, with shrapnel holes around the collar, with red beret with bronze Army Air Corps cap badge. Also with this lot is a copy of 'Gliding into War' by Ian & Celia Toler, signed by the author, collection of research regarding Major Toler's war service.
Lot 143
A World War medal group awarded to 4029425 Sgt William Allen Goody of the Royal Artillery & Kings Own Anti Tank RegimentTo include territorial medal, Burma Star, Defence medal and 1939-45 medal, two silver roses, medal bar decorated with a crown, Kings Own 380th Anti Tank Regiment RA (T.A.), first prize medal awarded to Bombarder W. Goody, further rifle prize medal in bronze silver identity bracelet to W. A. Goody RA, brass Kings Shropshire Light Infantry plaque to W. Goody, also with this lot a number of photographs of William Goody in uniform, athletics day, standing with Lewis machine guns, sailors pay book, soldiers pay book, etc.
Lot 336
A cased John Pinches issued 24ct gold on sterling silver set of medals commemorating Winston ChurchillWeight of the medals approx 4.98oz, together with certificate of issue this being no 42, gilt metal European Union medal, further silver coinage to include examples from Queen Victoria reign, Roman bronze coin, crowns etc.
Lot 338
A collection of modern British coinageComprising collection of pre-1947 silver coinage, total silver weight approx. 8oz, further coinage to include a 1976 proof set, Dimple whisky bottle containing sixpences, wooden spill vase made from the Teak of HMS Ironduke Admiral Jellicoe's flagship from the battle of JUTLAND 1916, bronze coinage etc.
Lot 547
A continental porcelain cabinet plate, possibly KPM19th Century decorated with a head and shoulders portrait of a young female figure wearing crucifix possibly Berlin or Vienna fitted in a circular bronze metal pierced frame, width in total 39cm CONDITION REPORT: Good condition no damage where visible
Lot 80
A King Edward VII and WWI medal group awarded to 179165 Able Seaman John Jones of the Royal NavyMedals to include Edward VII Good Conduct medal, whilst serving on HMS Donegal, British War medal and War for Civilisation medal, bronze Royal Humane Society Life Saving medal awarded to John Jones on March 21st 1903, Plymouth Education Authority medal for one years perfect attendance dated 1914 and a yellow metal and black material watch fob with white metal aztec style medal. Also with this lot is some paperwork relating to John Jones service record and photocopy of a newspaper article regarding his winning of the life saving award, photograph of him with his family etc.
Lot 358
A Rockingham porcelain tea service, comprising twelve cups and saucers, one slop bowl, sugar bowl and cover, two bread and butter plates, milk jug, with grey and gilt border design, puce mark to base 7707, some pieces af together with a pair of bronze figures on bakelite bases, 27 cm highTea Service:Rubbing to the gilt and bases.Light scratches to the ceramics.Several have chips to the rims (some significant).Areas of discolouration to the bowls.Handle of the jug is missing.Figures:Chips to the rims.Areas of white residue.Tarnishing to the metal.Light scuffs and scratches to the body.
Lot 212
A 17th Century Chinese gilded bronze figure of a seated Emperor, in mianguan hat, seated on throne, hands clasped together, holding a tablet wearing flowing regal robes on a later lotus leaf carved plinth, 54 cm high max x 22 cm wide (af)The figure weighs approximately 5.37kg.It comes with a carved wooden base, which has been produced within the last 50 years.Corrosion on large surface areas has resulted in the gilt flaking.There is a large area of breakage across the front of the base with sections of the bronze missing.Additional holes in the bronze are present on the edge of the emperor's robe and back of the seat.Large areas of scuffing and scratching.
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