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Lot 839
A most unusual “Stanhope Stick”. This is a simple modern stick made in 1980.The handle is a bronze casting of a Labrador’s head. Overall length 37”/940mm. What makes this special is just below the handle are five holes small holes at regular intervals. Close inspection reveals each are fitted with a Stanhope Lens, each showing a view of London. A Stanhope Lens is a high powered magnifier that contains a microscopic photograph or drawing, that when viewed closely reveals a picture with amazing detail. These lenses are tiny! They measure 3.0 mm x 6.8 mm. and were fitted in a standard drilled 3 mm or 1/8" hole. Typical photographs from an advertising feature are shown here. The actual images mounted in the Stanhope Lenses in this stick, from top to bottom, are- 1)The Steam Ship Queen Elizabeth2)A Jaguar racing car 3) St Paul’s Cathedral 4) Views of London:- (Five images in one lens.) The Strand London Bridge Tower Bridge St Paul’s’ Cathedral The Law Courts London5) West Minister Abby. Background to Stanhope LensesThese novelty souvenirs that became popular during the 19th century, these objects (ranging from pens to sewing accessories to jewelry) are unique because of the tiny hidden image placed somewhere inside the object. The image can be found by holding the item up to the light and looking into a tiny hole where the magnified image becomes visible. These images range from landscapes to portraits and are about 1/10th an inch in diameter and 1/4 an inch long. The term “Stanhope” comes from the inventor of the Stanhope Lens, Lord Charles Stanhope (1753-1816) (Note: Lord Charles died before photography had been invented). In 1839, John Benjamin Dancer (1812-1887) attached a microscope lens to a daguerreotype camera and produced microphotographs. This new technology influenced Rene Dagron (1819-1900), a portrait maker in Paris, to invent the Stanhope by affixing a micro-image to a lens. After these new developments, Dagron manufactured novelties with tiny photographs in them beginning in the early 1860’s. Eventually Stanhope novelties began to lose their popularity as souvenirs and the last true Stanhopes were made in 1972 by Roger Reymond.The Stanhopes mounted in this stick originated from a house clearance in 2010. These are genuine antique glass lenses and the label on the box indicated them made in France in the 1960's. (The Stanhopes in this stick were mounted by collector B. J. Morrice in 2012. The stick,including the bronze handle, was made by a friend of Julia, his daughter, around 1980 and given to him by her as a present in 1981).
Lot 861
This Malacca cane has a “photo holder "set within the handle. However the picture set in to the recess of the knob appears to be a lithograph rather than a photo. (At some time this has been glued in place. However a photograph can always be placed over in, held down by the glass). The carved top is of a natural material and is fitted with a screw bronze cap which holds a very thick glass cover in place .The Malacca shaft is particularly stout. It is 35.5"/900mm in length and the knob has a diameter of 1.75"/45mm and depth of 1.25"/35mm. Metal ferrule appears original. Age around mid/late 1800s
Lot 625
The Royal Mint 5 ounce fine silver proof Coinex medal 1988 by the British Numismatic Trade Association, the reverse with William and Mary design 1688-1988, with certificate of authenticity 72/500, [spec: 999 silver 155.6g], boxed, also two The Royal Mint Spanish Armada 400th Anniversary 1588-1988 bronze commemorative medals, boxed. (3)
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Lot 786
Japanese katana sword having curving 70cm long blade, the blade numbered '61278', pierced bronze tsuba, the tang not accessible, white metal grip, sword length 92cm, with scabbard. Provenance Brigadier Cornelius Joseph Tobin CBE of the 3rd/2nd Punjab Regiment Indian Army Ordnance Corps (1910-1998). There are no visible dents in the scabbard. There is no visible serial number on the scabbard mouthpiece.The press stud functions to release the sword from the scabbard.
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Lot 283
Character Doctor Who Radio Controlled Dalek x2 plus others, includes 12" bronze radio controlled Dalek, Good to Good Plus, untested, within Good opened packaging, loose 19" bronze Dalek, Good to Good Plus, untested. Also includes quantity of loose figures and miniature figures, all generally Good, unchecked for completeness. (qty)
Lot 143
Two Maidens by Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006 Danish) A Versatile Artist Known For His Unique Creations In Ceramics, Silver, Bronze, Textiles, And Graphics. Two Maidens, A 1981 Print On Paper Under Glass, Showcases Wiinblad's Artistic Brilliance. His Work Has Gained Recognition Worldwide, With Exhibitions Held Across Europe, The United States Of America, Japan, Australia, And Canada. Notably, Wiinblad Was Named Man Of The Year In New York In 1985 And Received The Prestigious American-Scandinavian Foundation's Cultural Prize In 1995. 65 x 65cm (WMFS 1)
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