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Scottish Silver - A Hamish Dawson-Bowman Scottish silver brooch in Celtic design of a sword dated 1967 hallmarked with thistle, castle and letter M, with one other Celtic design of a clan badge "Iona" brooch by John Hart dated 1968 hallmarked thistle, castle and letter N, approx. 21.43 grams combined weight
Gray (John). A Treatise of Gunnery, 1st edition, London: William Innys, 1731, diagrams throughout text, engraved folding plate, advertisement leaf discarded, bound pink silk page-marker, all edges gilt, contemporary black goatskin, spine gilt in compartments incorporating dotted rolls in saltire pattern and interstitial seed-head tools, brown morocco label, each cover gilt with central lozenge built up from repeated curlicue tool and enclosing celtic-style ropework quatrefoil, twin-fillet outer frame enclosing stylised floral roll and floral cornerpieces, joints and spine-ends rubbed, tips bumped, 8vo (19.6 x 11.9 cm) (Qty: 1)NOTESProvenance: 1) John Potter Briscoe (1848-1926), chief librarian of Nottingham Public Library and 'leading figure in the early development of professional librarianship' (ODNB), with bookplate. 2) Daniel Appia, French bibliophile (bookplate). ESTC T120182.
Jones (Ieuan Gwynedd & David Williams [editor]) . The Religious Census of 1851 A Calendar of the Returns Relating to Wale, Volume 1 South Wales, 1st edition, University of Wales Press, Cardiff, 1976, original cloth in dust jacket, covers slightly marked & rubbed to head & foot with minor tears to head of spine, 8vo, together with: Emanual (Hywel D.) , The Latin Texts of the Welsh Laws (Board of Celtic Studies, University of Wales, History and Law Series, No. XXII), University of Wales Press, Cardiff, 1967, bookplate to front pastedown, previous owner inscription to front endpaper, original cloth in dust jacket, covers lightly rubbed to head & foot, 8vo, and Thomas (Isaac), Yr Hen Destament Cymraeg 1551-1620, 1st edition, Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, Aberystwyth, 1988, original cloth in dust jacket, covers slightly rubbed to with minor tears to head & foot, 8vo, plus Owen (T. R. [editor]) , The Upper Palaeozoic and Post-Palaeozoic Rocks of Wales, University of Wales Press, Cardiff, 1974, black & white portrait frontispiece, original cloth in price-clipped dust jacket, covers, slightly faded & rubbed to head & foot, 8vo, and other modern scholarly Welsh history reference & related, including Wales In The Reign of James I, by G.Dyfnallt Owen, 1st edition, Royal Historical Society, 1988, Aspects Of Welsh History, by Glyn Roberts, University of Wales Press, Cardiff, 1969, some Welsh language, mostly original cloth in dust jackets, some paperbacks, G/VG, 8vo/4to (Qty: 3 shelves)
A GEORGE V SILVER FOUR PIECE TEA SERVICE, of oval form with a cast Celtic rim, tea pot with ivory handle and finial, the hot water jug with ebony handle and finial, makers Adie Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1935, gross weight 60.09 ozt, 1869.3 grams (4) (condition: overall good condition, no major dents noted, lids lifting slightly on pots)
Ca.800 - 600 BC. An early necklace formed from stone beads and bronze pendants in a variety of shapes including bells, buckets and (restrung). Bells had magical implications in ancient societies as their unpredictable noises could help to keep away evil spirits. Such pendants may originally have belonged to precursors of the Druids. A Druid (Celtic: “Knowing [or Finding] the Oak Tree”) was a member of the learned class among the ancient Celts. They seem to have frequented oak forests and acted as priests, teachers, and judges. The earliest written testimony of the Druids comes from the 3rd century BC but they probably originated much earlier as this late dating reflects the point at which the literate Greek-speaking societies of the Mediterranean came into contact with the Celts of Northern Europe. Good condition, professionally restrung, suitable for contemporary wear. Size: L:780mm/L:480mm (beads only); 272g. Provenance: From the private collection of a Cambridgeshire gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK /European art markets.
C. 1200 - 1800 AD. Medieval and post-Medieval. A beautiful collection of 10 cross pendants including bronze and iron examples, all of which are cast, most have raised decoration. This lot includes a particularly stunning celtic cross. Crosses are the principal symbol of the Christian religion, recalling the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the redeeming benefits of his Passion and death. The cross is thus a sign both of Christ himself and of the faith of Christians. Good condition. Size: 25-37mm; 15.5g. Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
C. 600 BC, Bronze Age Large bronze cage pendant. The pendant's spheroid shape delicately from an interlocking openwork circle and dot pattern. Such pendants may originally have belonged to precursors of the Druids. A Druid (Celtic: “Knowing [or Finding] the Oak Tree”) was a member of the learned class among the ancient Celts. They seem to have frequented oak forests and acted as priests, teachers, and judges. The earliest written testimony of the Druids comes from the 3rd century BC but they probably originated much earlier as this late dating reflects the point at which the literate Greek-speaking societies of the Mediterranean came into contact with the Celts of Northern Europe. Good condition, Size: H:55mm / W:35mm ; 29.5g. Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
C. 600 BC, Bronze Age. Large cage pendant with ovoid body punctuated by pairs of triangular apertures and a suspension loop at the top. The pendant's spheroid shape delicately from an interlocking openwork circle and dot pattern. Such pendants may originally have belonged to precursors of the Druids. A Druid (Celtic: “Knowing [or Finding] the Oak Tree”) was a member of the learned class among the ancient Celts. They seem to have frequented oak forests and acted as priests, teachers, and judges. The earliest written testimony of the Druids comes from the 3rd century BC but they probably originated much earlier as this late dating reflects the point at which the literate Greek-speaking societies of the Mediterranean came into contact with the Celts of Northern Europe. Good condition, Size: H:78mm / W:27mm ; 27g.Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Ca.800 BC, Bronze Age. A beautiful Celtic bronze pendant formed as an omega-shaped plaque of round-section wire with coiled ends. Good Condition, Superb patina; wearable. Size: H:122mm / W:67mm ; 113.5g. Provenance: Private London collection, formed since the 1970s on the UK and European art market.
ca. 300 - 100 BC, Celtic Iron Age. Pair of silver earrings comprising circular hoops culminating in stylised fruit motif, perhaps symbolising fertility and plenty. These elegant pieces would probably have belonged to an Iron Age noblewoman. Excellent condition; wearable. Size: 30mmx30mm;13gr. Provenance: Private London collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK and European art market.
200-100 BC, Celtic Iron Age. Beautiful example of Celtic Iron Age snake ring, comprising a twisted loop and stylised serpentine head/tail terminals. The head has well-modelled featurese including prominent eyes and nostrils. Snakes were believed to possess healing powers in thee ancient world, which may help to explain the choice of this form. Good condition; beautiful patina. Size: 24mm; 7gr. Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
500-1 BC, Celtic Iron Age. Simple, open hoop ring with a circular section. This simple yet elegant ring probably would have belonged to an Iron Age noblewoman. Excellent condition; wearable. Size: D: 20.4mm, US: 10 1/2, UK: V; 5.37g. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s;
A set of six Danish silver '830 S' teaspoons, each with decorative finials, makers marks 'NM' and 'MA', within a David Andersen retailers box, with a similar pattern cheese slicer and a pair of David Andersen '830 S' silver salad servers with Celtic knot type handles (3) For condition information please view this lot on our website HERE
Ten carded and boxed McFarlane Alien vs Predator AVP figures/play sets to include Birth of The Hybrid Deluxe Playset, Celtic Predator Throws Alien, Alien Queen with base, Elder Predator, Grid Alien, Battle Alien, Scar Predator, Predator with base, Celtic Preditor and Alien Attacks Predator, plus 2 carded Microman Takara AVP figures all vg (12)
Two Scottish silver brooches, including a Celtic version by Hebridean jewellery, Edinburgh 1988 along with a Dove by Hamish Dawson - Bowman, Lona Scotland circa 1950's, combined total weight approx. 20gms (2)Condition report: good- fine scratches to both, bird brooch replacement base pin, slight bend to it, marks clear on both
Brown, George Mackay Books inscribed to George Mackay Brown Mays, Spike Last Post. London: Eyre Methuen, 1974. First edition, 8vo, dust-jacket not price-clipped, inscription stuck to front free-endpaper: "For my old friend and fellow author George Mackay Brown. Lang may yer Lum reek. Spike"; [Idem] Fall out the Officers. London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1969. First edition, 8vo, dust-jacket not price clipped, inscribed: "To George Mackay Brown, in memory of our Stay in Newbattle 1951/52...from friend and fellow author, Spike Mays..."; Bruce-Watt, Jeremy The Captive Summer. Edinburgh: Chambers, 1979. First edition, 8vo, dust-jackrt price-clipped, signed and inscribed from the author; Jansson, Sven B.F. The Runes of Sweden. London: Phoenix House Ltd., 1962. 8vo, signed and inscribed; Cogswell, Fred A Long Apprenticeship. Fiddlehead Poetry Books, 1983. Second edition, 8vo, signed and inscribed; Scarfe, Francis Grounds for Conceit. Surrey: Outposts Publications, 1984. 8vo, signed and inscribed; Scammell, William A Second Life. Liskeard: Henry Chambers/Peterloo Poets, 1982. 8vo, signed and inscribed with loosely inserted letter; Panzica, Kristyan Uncalled-For Excursions. New York: Just Buffalo Press, Inc., 1981. 8vo, signed and inscribed; Brown, George Mackay - Rosemary Roberts, illustrator The Son of the Fisherman. Celtic Cross Press, 2002. Square 8vo, this item not signed and inscribed to or from George Mackay Brown, signed by the illustrator (9)
A mid-century silver Celtic shield brooch, by A H Darby & Sons, hallmarks Birmingham 1947, brooch diameter 38.3mm, 14.5gGood overall condition, no obvious damage, clasp for pin fitting is a replacement, settings lightly abraded and high points are rubbed with some very minor dents, hallmarks clear.
A collection of silver items, to comprising: a twin handled pedestal trophy cup by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., with twin foliate capped flying scroll handles, a girdle and on a circular moulded spreading pedestal foot, 16.5cm (6 1/2in) high; a shaped circular pierced pedestal dish by Alexander Smith, Birmingham 1973, pierced with scrollwork and on a circular pedestal foot, 19cm (7 1/2in) diameter; a canted square ashtray by Lanson & Co., Birmingham 1973, with a Celtic border, 8.5cm (3 1/4in) long; a circular engine turned compact, 7.5cm (3in) diameter; six silver handled dessert knives with stainless steel blades; two spoons and two knives, 647g (20.8 oz) gross weighable Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as seen Condition Report Disclaimer
A collection of silver items, to include: a silver circular mustard and pepperette by Roberts & Dore, Birmingham 1936, the mustard with a stepped finial to the ogee domed cover, with an angular handle, Celtic band and on a stepped pad foot, 7cm (2 3/4in) long; a mug by Sanders & Mackenzie, Birmingham 1968, with an angular handle, 6cm (2 1/4in) high; a milk jug; an oval salt; five napkin rings; and an electro-plated salt spoon, 380g (12.25 oz) gross weighable Provenance: From the estate of Christopher and Rosemary Warren Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as seen Condition Report Disclaimer
Interesting mixed lot of costume jewellery / bijouterie to include a silver plated rattle teething ring in the form of a rabbit, faceted citrine heart shaped pendant, boxed Coronation souvenir pencil, gold plated bangle, pair of paste set buckles, selection of Scottish and Celtic style brooches, etc (a boxful)
A silver strawberry set, maker's mark D.L (not traced), Birmingham 1965 and 1966, the cream jug with a scroll handle and Celtic band, engraved BC, on a circular moulded spreading foot, 12cm (4 3/4in) high, loaded, in a fitted case from Asprey & Co., with an applied BCProvenance: Barbara Cairns; thence to Simon Dallas Cairns, 6th Earl Cairns.Condition Report: Marks are well struckEngraving is crispSome light scratchesCondition Report Disclaimer

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