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Click here to subscribeYachting / sailing interest: 3 titles: HONORE MORROW: YONDER SAILS THE MAYFLOWER, London, Hutchinson, 1935, First edition, author signed; WILLIAM MARTIN: THE STORY OF THE CLYDE FROM THE PRIMITIVE CANOE TO THE LUSITANIA, Glasgow, The Grant Educational Co, 1911, author signed; EG MARTIN: HELMSMANSHIP, London, OUP, 1934, First edition, inscribed by author to title page (3)
Nicholas Chevalier, (1828-1902) - Oil on canvas - Lake Manapouri, South Island, New Zealand, a view past Mahara Island towards Cathedral Peaks, with two indigenous Maori figures and their dog beside a canoe at the water's edge to the foreground, signed and dated 1882 lower left, 60cm x 90cm,in later gilt frameDeceased estate, Poole, Dorset.Born in St Petersburg, the son of a Swiss father and Russian mother, Chevalier studied art and architecture in Rome, Lausanne, London and Munich. A fountain was designed by him for the grounds of Queen Victoria's Osborne House, Isle of Wight. Having then been naturalised in England, he travelled to Australia in 1855 and married Caroline Wilkie in Melbourne in 1857. Chevalier arrived in New Zealand at Dunedin in November 1865, first travelling around the South Island, and returned to Melbourne in August 1866. He returned to New Zealand in late 1868, and again in April-May 1869, this time alongside the Duke of Edibnburgh aboard the Galatea. The Duke's party with Chevalier travelled onward to Tahiti, Hawaii and Japan.Chevalier is known to have produced lithographic prints of Lake Manapouri in 1881. Bridgman Art Library online records an 1882 watercolour of Lake Manapouri by Chevalier.
A Maasai Gourd Flask, with leather cover and attached leather strap decorated with coloured glass beads; an Indonesian Carved Wood Zoomorphic Canoe Baler, with black geometric painted decoration; an Indonesian Short Bamboo Blow Pipe (Sumpitan), with pokerwork decoration of sinuous lizards; an African Nickel Manilla, of torque form; a Framed Display of North American Indian Artefacts, comprising five silver buttons, a bolo, a bolo and plaited leather necklace and three knapped flint points (5)
Collection of plastic figures to include over 50 Britains / Britains Deetail examples (featuring American Civil War & Wild West), Britains Regimental Series 7255 Scots Guards figure set (boxed - tatty box), Timpo canoe and unbranded figures / wagons, plus a large Fort Apache scratch built wooden diorama. (Some figures showing play wear) (3 boxes)
Frederick Martin Christian; a Pitcairn carved wooden flying fish souvenir, signed and dated, January 8th 1951, the wings of the fish with inscription related to the Mutiny aboard the H.M.S Bounty, this model carved by Fred M. Christian, the great-grandson of the lead mutineer Fletcher Christian. 42 cm long, together with a South Sea Island Vanimo outrigger canoe, 60 cm long.
Postcards, New Zealand, a collection of approx. 52 cards, with street scenes and views of Bluff (RP), Princes St Dunedin, Lake Wanaka Pembroke, Government buildings Christchurch (RP), Invercargill, Māori War Canoe, Gisborne, Māori cooking (RP), Whakarewarewa, Dunedin (aerial), eruption of Waimangu, Māori Poi dancers (RP), Rangitoto, Kaikoura, The Brain Pot, Timaru (RP), Marine Parade Napier etc (gd)
Central Bank of Ceylon, obverse and reverse De La Rue essays on board showing unused designs for 5 Rupees, 1 January 1928, serial numbers 000000, showing Samanala Kanda (mountain) on both sides, and a canoe with awning on obverse, in PMG holders 64, choice uncirculated, an absolutely stunning essay, produced to the highest standard by the finest artists De La Rue ever employed, an iconic piece that would form the centrepiece of any advanced Ceylon collection (2 essays on board) Pick unlisted £3,000-£4,000
u.a ELASTOLIN/LINEOL Konvolut aus knapp 50 verschiedenen Massefiguren, 20. Jh. bestehend aus 23 Soldaten des 2. WK., darunter auch seltene Figuren, wie 'Soldat mit Brieftauben', H 6 cm und 'Soldat mit Hund u. Brieftauben (zzgl. der zweiten Brieftaube für den Käfig), H 9 cm sowie Soldaten mit elektrifizierbaren Suchscheinwerfern (Fkt. nicht geprüft), H je 8 cm, 3 Strommasten, H je 19-20, 5 cm, Lagerfeuer, Stoffzelt und Hundekarren. Tlw. besch., Altersspuren; 10 Figuren versch. Berufsgruppen, z.B. Kellner, H 6 cm, Bahnwärter, etc.; 10 Figuren amerikanischer Ureinwohner mit 1 Kanu, L 22 cm sowie 4 Zinnfiguren im Maßstab 1:32 des Atlas Verlages im Orig.-Karton (Kartons mit Altersspuren), je tlw. bespielt und besch. Anbei 4 Hefte aus den 1930er Jahren.| a.o.ELASTOLIN/LINEOL mixed lot of almost 50 different mass figures, 20th century, consisting of 23 soldiers of the 2nd World War, including rare figures, such as 'soldier with carrier pigeons', H 6 cm and 'soldier with dog and carrier pigeons' (plus the second carrier pigeon for the cage), H 9 cm as well as soldiers with electrifiable searchlights (function not tested), height 8 cm each, 3 power poles, height 19-20.5 cm each, campfire, fabric tent and dog cart, partly dam., signs of age; 10 figures of different professions, e.g. waiters, H 6 cm, signalman, etc.; 10 figures of American natives with 1 canoe, L 22 cm and 4 pewter figures on a scale of 1:32 by Atlas Verlag in the original box (boxes with signs of age), each partially used and damaged.
Henley Model Miniatures - Wild West Models, comprising: Model No. WWM4 - "Saving his Bunkie" U.S. Cavalry, 1874, Model No. WWM5 - "Save the Guidon" U.S. Cavalry, 1874, Model No. WWM6 - "Retrieving the Guidon" U.S. Cavalry, 1874, Tommy Atkins Soldiers Model No.14 - Indian Trading Canoe with Cargo & Rower & Mariela Models - Indian Chief on Standing Horse [some detached pieces - present] Generally near Mint overall, contained in generally near Mint set boxes. [5]
A very unusual carved and etched wood Ceremonial Tribal Paddle, etched with man climbing a tree and woman at base, the point of the paddle forming a hook, 68cms (27"); together with two similar Canoe Paddles, 89cms (35") approx., a pierced African Ceremonial Paddle carved with a crocodile, 119cms (47"); an etched wooden Spear Handle, a double ended hardwood Spear and various Arrows, some with barbed points. (a lot).
Two similar forged Viking style iron Axes, each with bamboo handle, a heavy African ebony Truncheon or Hand Club, a small African string Instrument with goat skin drums and wooden handle, 43cms (16 1/2") a small African Ceremonial Canoe Paddle with pear shaped boss, the handle finial in the form of a female head, 64cms (25") and two hide pouches. (7)
AN ATTRACTIVE MODEL OF A LUG-RIGGED, DROP-KEEL CANOE, CIRCA 1890the 19in. carved hull carved from the solid, with rudder and yoke, cut away masts with brass handles, fore and aft compartments with ebonised stoppers and bowsprit, mounted on stepped plinth stand -- 6 x 24in. (15 x 61cm.) together with historical data from National Museum of GreenwichA similar model, thought to be by the same hand, is held in the National Collection at Greenwich, ref. ARC1981-17.
A group of boxed limited edition GUINNESS pin badges comprising: Bottle Opening Toucan 1314, Seaside Toucan 1431, Toucan on Weathervane 1305, Topiary Sealion 0705, Big Chief Toucan 0623, Suit of Armour 0828, Santa Carrying Christmas Tree 1934, horse and cart 1385, Miner Toucan 0509, Christmas Toucan 0611, Red Indian with Canoe 0373, Number 0022 Guinness elephant and Zoo keeper being chased by lion 0313 (13) together with 6 x vintage GUINNESS buttons
NINETEENTH CENTURY TRAVEL IN THE NEAR EAST: MACGREGOR, I., 'The Rob Roy on the Jordan, Nile, Red Sea and Gennesareth &c. A Canoe Cruise in Palestine and Egypt and the waters of Damascus' with maps and illus. John Murray, 1869. Minor flaws; three-quarter calf with marbled boards etc. Apparent 1st ed.
A CARVED WOOD PROW FROM A KERALAN CANOE, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 19TH CENTURY of tapered scrolling form, the sides and inward face with abstract designs carved on low relief, 77 x 84 x 15cmProvenance: From the collection of the late A.J. (John) Lippitt (1928-2019), Hampshire. Acquired Gordon Reece Gallery, London, 4 May 1999 (a copy of the annotated gallery label is included with this lot).Prows like this were once a common sight on the canoes which plied the backwaters of Kerala. Because of the shape, they were known as iruttukkutti vallam in Malayalam, meaning serpent canoes. For a complete serpent canoe, formerly in the Stanley Seeger and previously David Sylvester collections, see Sotheby's London, 30 October 2018 (https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2018/seeger-cone-collection-l18320/lot.191.html?locale=en).
Dinky, Corgi, Spot-On & Matchbox, an unboxed group of mainly earlier issue models including TV Related to include Dinky Toys Joes Car "Joe90", Corgi VW 1300 Saloon "Corgi Motor School" Steer Car, Spot-On Morris 1100 complete with Canoe, Dinky 164 Vauxhall Cresta, Corgi Chevrolet Impala, Matchbox N0.29 Bedford Milk Float, Matchbox No.34 Volkswagen Caravette and others (see photo). Conditions appear Poor to Fair Playworn. Some duplication. (CIRCA 37)
INTERESTING GROUP ASSORTED COLLECTIBLES, including cased Stanley Planimeter, two Indian white metal and enamel model elephants, small Chinese hardstone carvings, Wedgwood basalte box and cover, frosted glass owl car mascot, Cornish serpentine model lighthouse, treen nutcracker, carved wood putto, souvenir Aztec mask and souvenir Solomon islands canoe prow 'nguzunguzu', small Chinese porcelain figures of Budai, etc.Provenance: collection of the Late Dai Evans, former Director of Picton Castle and former curator of Petworth HouseComments: generally F-G, minor damages.
A Victorian E.P.N.S and frosted glass sculptural spoon warmer, as a nautilus shell supported on a bullrush chariot, drawn by swans and driven by a scantily clad putto, the base with presentation inscription of boating interest, Walton on Thames Regatta, July 2nd 1869, Canoe Race, Won by George Knowles, 25.5cm high, probably Mappin Brothers, c.1860
United States of America - The Great Lone Land by General W.F. Butler 1872 - 386 page book with 6 Plates, fold out Map. Extensively detailing the Authors travels across United States, Western Canada, life among the Indian Tribes, the Red River Rebellion, canoe, dog sledge travel & exploration etc. In cloth board cover, size 5" x 7.25"
Colin Melbourne (British, 1928-2009) for Beswick, a brown and turquoise canoe shaped dish, 17.5cm high, together with two elongated dishes with tripod base, a turquoise and black glazed vase, 15cm high (4)Condition Report: Vase on left might have an internal flaw.Middle boat on tripod base has a small flaw to footOther pieces do not ring particularly well despite showing no signs of damage.
This gorgeous canoe shaped dish with crashing wave-like handles, pink and green finish, is decorated with hand painted pink roses and gilded with extravagant gold edges. J.P. over L. France backstamp. Issued: 1891-1932Dimensions: 7.25"L x 4.24"W x 3"HManufacturer: Jean PouyatCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Action Man - A collection of Hasbro Action Man action figures & accessories, to include Mission 2000 Action Man figure (boxed - squashed box), 9 x unboxed Action Man figures (parachutist, commando, motorbike rider, etc), Action Kite (boxed) motorbikes, canoe, weapons, etc; plus 2 x CPG Action Man figures (heads detached), Action Man style figure, Strike Force 'Special Forces' action figure (boxed), a small quantity of diecast & plastic military models, plastic soldier figures and 5 x plastic scenes / garages (featuring Mattel & Realtoy). (3 boxes)
3 albums including a small album with Irish postcards (Bray Head, National Library Dublin, Suspension Bridge Kenmare, Rosslare Junction, Portrush, Tunnel on Kenmare Road, Rosslare Pier etc), a larger album with Indian postcards (Bombay Segregation Camp, State Elephants Mysore, Officers Mess Deolali, Poona Racecourse, Elephant Fight, etc), and a large album with GB postcards, Oxford (various including colleges), Witney, Clieveden House and Reach, Maidenhead Bridge, Boulter's Lock, London, (various), Swindon, Canoe Lake Grounds Southsea, Portsmouth, Budleigh Salterton and many more. (3). *CR See online images.
AN ANCIENT BRONZE SHIELD 36cm wide Together with a Chinese bow and quiver 19th century bow 89cm long, quiver inc. arrows 79cm long And a tribal model of a canoe 19th century Hide and wood 91cm long And a wooden carved rod, possibly a blow pipe 62cm long Provenance: The shield probably Sotheby's Prior Park, Bath Somerset, 29th October 1998, lot 204a "A bronze shield, cast with radiating lines, incomplete" from where purchased by Robert Kime Condition Report: All with Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Shield- as per cataloguing incomplete and with surface wear and losses. Greenish tinge throughout. Canoe- loss and damages to skin/hide cover and to wooden frame- parcel tape and water marks Bow and quiver- quiver lacking top and ends- arrows damaged, bow looks to be a laminate horn and wood bow- cracked and wornPlease see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A figure of a young child sitting on a canoe holding a horn with a small yellow bird accompanying him along with a postcard matching in design. Goebel Hummel backstamp. Dimensions of the Figure: 6"L x 3.5"W x 4.5"H. Dimensions of the postcard: 6.25"L x 4.5"W x 0.25"H. Issued: 2007Edition Number: Exclusive Edition 2008/2009 Manufacturer: Goebel HummelCountry of Origin: GermanyCondition: Age related wear.
A French silver-plated jewellery or toilet box,with crisply cast decoration and a hinged cover, stamped 'A.B. Paris',13cm wide,a small French silver-plated hand-held looking glass, with a swivel cover,12cm long,a Dutch silver pill box,import marks London 1903, with pressed decoration,6cm wide,a French white metal pill box,probably silver, indistinct marks, with pressed floral decoration,4cm square anda silver canoe,Birmingham 1905, probably formerly a pin cushion or pen wipe,9.5cm long (5)Condition ReportOverall good.Canoe marks a little rubbed.Pin cushion or wipe missing.
FIVE 'VERONESE' BRONZED RESIN NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN FIGURES, comprising number 56846 a figure with a wolf, 56849 warrior on horseback, 55327 hunter in a canoe, 56807 Wolf warrior on horseback (spear broken), and two figures hunting with bow and arrows (5 + 2 boxes) (Condition report: the wolf warrior has a broken spear, no other obvious damage)
Papua New Guinean ceremonial canoe in wood ||PAPOEASIE NIEUW - GUINEA ceremoniële kano in hout - lengte : 161cm prov : collectie Prigogine - Brussel Dhr Yves Prigogine (zoon van Nobelprijswinnaar Ilya) en zijn vrouw organiseerden vanaf de jaren '90 zeer regelmatig expedities in Papoea-Nieuw Guinea en Irian Jaya met het doel de lokale bevolkingsstammen te leren kennen en artefacten van hen te verzamelen. Nu haar man gestorven is, moet zij de grote collectie beetje per beetje verkopen.
Irian Jaya Papua Central Asmat canoe prow in wood with typical, finely sculpted ornamentation ||PAPOEA - IRIAN JAYA - CENTRAAL ASMAT boeg van een kano in hout met fijn en vrij typisch sculpteerwerk - hoogte : 126 cm prov : collectie Prigogine - Brussel Dhr Yves Prigogine (zoon van Nobelprijswinnaar Ilya) en zijn vrouw organiseerden vanaf de jaren '90 zeer regelmatig expedities in Papoea-Nieuw Guinea en Irian Jaya met het doel de lokale bevolkingsstammen te leren kennen en artefacten van hen te verzamelen. Nu haar man gestorven is, moet zij de grote collectie beetje per beetje verkopen.
Papua New Guinean lower Ramu river canoe prow in wood with typical ornamentation ||PAPOEASIE NIEUW - GUINEA - regio van de RAMU RIVIER boeg van een kanoo in hout met typische ornamentiek verwijzend naar de stam - hoogte en breedte : 156 x 24 cm prov : collectie Prigogine - Brussel Dhr Yves Prigogine (zoon van Nobelprijswinnaar Ilya) en zijn vrouw organiseerden vanaf de jaren '90 zeer regelmatig expedities in Papoea-Nieuw Guinea en Irian Jaya met het doel de lokale bevolkingsstammen te leren kennen en artefacten van hen te verzamelen. Nu haar man gestorven is, moet zij de grote collectie beetje per beetje verkopen.
CANADA GEORGE V 1 DOLLAR 1935 (4) Crowned portrait facing left, reverse with two figures in a canoe, date and denomination below (4 total) Provenance: Part one of a single owner numismatic collection, assembled in the 1970s and 80s and untouched for over 30 years Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
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