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Paillard Amobean Cylinder Music Box No. 97832, playing six airs, key wound with nine interchangeable 21.25cm cylinders, single piece comb, with zither, tune indicator, Stop/Start and Change/Repeat levers, and instructions inside lid for Columbia Styles 910 & 1911, in floral inlaid box , W61cm D25cm H20.5cmCondition Report: The Music box winds and plays but we cannot guarantee whether it is in working orderThe teeth on the comb appear to be all in tact- difficult to view as behind the plateAdditional cylinders some appear to have some corrosion on them

Late Victorian set of six silver teaspoons, hallmarked Josiah Williams & Co, London 1897, and pair of late Victorian silver sugar tongs, hallmarked Josiah Williams & Co, Sheffield 1897, contained within a fitted case, together with an early 20th century silver mounted four piece dressing table set, comprising handheld mirror, hair brush, clothes brush and comb, hallmarked Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1912, 1913 and 1914, contained within a fitted case, approximate weighable silver 2.47 ozt (77 grams)

An early 20thC British fireman's silvered steel helmet with a National Fire Brigades Association emblem, dragons on the comb, a charm chinstrap and a hide lining 

A silver and gold, diamond and enamel cockerel stick pin, the silver finial backed in gold in the form of a cockerel's head grain set with rose cut diamonds, to gold wattle and comb with red enamel, and gold pin, tested as approximately silver and 18ct gold, with 9ct gold pin, together with a gold garnet-and-glass doublet quatrefoil stick pin, tested as approximately 9ct gold (2)Condition report: Some minor chips to the enamel.Surface marks/scratches/tarnish to both.

A French military painted steel helmet with raised comb and grenade badge and a French Fire Brigade chromium plated helmet (2)

A modern circular silver pin dish, depicting The Pantiles, and a boxed silver-backed brush and comb set

A WEMYSS WARE HEART SHAPED SPIRIT LAMP TRAY impressed and printed mark, 30cm high, a rectangular comb tray with motto 'O, list to me ye ladies fair, And when ye wish to curl your hair, for the safety of this domicile, Pray place your lamps upon this tile', 25.5cm diameter and a small oval ashtray with motto 'Who burnt the table cloth?, all with green painted text on white ground (3) The property of the late Maureen Robertson A similar example of the comb tray and ashtray are illustrated in Wemyss Ware, Scottish Academic Press, 1986, page 135, plate no's 312 & 315 Condition Report: SPIRIT LAMP TRAY - crazed , cracked and discoloured. a rectangular comb tray - crazed and cracked. a small oval ashtray - badly broken, restored and in a bad condition. There maybe paint flakes and glaze imperfections to some pieces.

A COLLECTION OF VICTORIAN AND LATER HAIR ORNAMENTS a hinged light coloured tortoise shell comb, with gold coloured metal and black enamel Greek key pattern in a buckle design, with links of blown glass faux pearls and twisted links in three scalloped drapes. Dimensions approx 11cm diameter, length of drop 10.5cm, comb 7cm x 5.8cm. A light tortoise shell comb, with a hinged clear glass gem set floral swathe of approx 18.5cm across, a pair of gold coloured metal flower en tremblant hair pins, diameter of the flowers 4.5cm, pins 11cm, a pair of black facet cut hollow glass balls, hinged hair pins, diameter 3cm, pins 11.5cm, a further pair of tortoise shell double pins length 10cm, and a plain wide tortoise shell comb dimensions 9cm x 11cm. Condition Report: A hinged light coloured tortoise shell comb, with gold coloured metal and black enamel;- any marks from manufacture, not damage, gold plating, bright like it was made yesterday. (but definitely wasn ‘ t!) with links of blown glass faux pearls;- a few missing, but not very noticeable as they are loose on a wire & could be wiggled round to hide the gaps. Comb;- no damage, but slight drying out has split the layers so they can be seen. Overall super condition!. A light tortoise shell comb;-no damage, just very slight drying out, showing the layers of tortoiseshell, with a hinged clear glass gem set floral swathe;- Historic damage, centre top fan has been lead soldered back in place, with loss of two of the lower gems, with seven clear gems missing from the bottom band, and a small oner missing from a flower. Metal flower en tremblant hair pins;-both in good condition, springs, in good order. A pair of black facet cut hollow glass balls, hinged hair pins,Good condition, very slight discolouration to the pins. A further pair of tortoise shell double pins;- very slight bleaching, possibly from hair products/sweat, to the lower pin, very slight separation of the layers, but overall good. Plain wide tortoise shell comb;- no teeth missing, slight distortion to the shape of the teeth, probably from wear,sharp scratches to both the inside and out, very slight layer separation .

A George V silver dressing table set, comprising a silver backed hand mirror embossed with five cherub's heads, Birmingham 1911, together with a silver mounted tortoiseshell comb, Chester. (2, AF)

A silver dressing table set, comprising a George V silver hand mirror and brush, with channeled detailing, Birmingham 1922, together with a later silver comb and a silver cherub embossed hairbrush. (4)

A GEORGIAN COMB BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR, Thames Valley, c.1800, in ash and elm, the shaped comb rail with scroll ends, crook arm supports, dished seat with scribed line, on baluster turned legs and crinoline stretcher, 19 1/2" x 16 1/4" x 35 1/2" (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Superb colour, split to bow rail at extreme left spindle (possibly not right through), blacksmith repair, back needs regluing to seat and lower spindles lifting, three spindles appear to be replacements, old worm damage under seat at right arm support

A large black vanity travel case with frilled satin pockets to the inside, the lid fitted with a six-piece pewter and faux tortoiseshell covered dressing table set of four brushes, a hand mirror and a comb, the case 18 x 56 x 35cm.

A late 19th/early 20th century African tribal comb with seven tines, incised decoration to the main frame and with stylised figurehead terminal, length 14.5cm, width 5.75cm. CONDITION REPORT In good order throughout, no damage or repairs. A tiny little split to the crown if the head, but this is being ultra critical.

A MAHOGANY CASED SWISS 8 AIR MUSIC BOX, having a glass panelled dust cover, two side levers for play / stop and repeat / play, W 43 cm, H 14 cmCondition Report:Lacking tune card, movement dirty but functioning, all teeth appear present on comb, no visible signs of woodworm

A SWISS 8 AIR MUSIC BOX FOR RESTORATION, housed in a pine painted box, having a lyre shaped zither holder and glass dust coverCondition Report:Main spring appears fine, missing teeth on comb, ruby missing on governor, section of teeth missing on small primary drive gear. Lacking tuning card, lid separated - broken hinges, no visible signs of woodworm.

Fire Service Interest Helmet Fire Service Interest HelmetAn early 20th century nickel plated Merryweather type fireman's helmet with dragon-decorated comb, applied badge with crossed axes and leather-lined chain chinstrap and lining in original metal helmet box, possibly Manchester Fire Brigade c.1915; the helmet 26.5 cm H, the box 28 cm H

CASED SILVER BRUSH & COMB SET IN GOOD CONDITION

A key-wind mandolin musical box, playing four airs by Bellini, Julien, Donizetti and Salas, with mandolin teeth in groups up to eight in upper half of comb, the bedplate stamped Bissen à Paris 9582, with D. Lecoultre tune sheet (Bulleid 157) (slight damage), in grained case with endflap and rosewood veneered lid with crinkle moulded edges and boulle inlay (some stringing loose, one brass corner piece missing, one end moulding loose), with flush carrying handles at ends -- 22 ½ in. wide, the cylinder 15 in.(38cm.)

A lever-wind mandolin forte-piano musical box, playing four airs by Strauss, Verdi and Abt, with mandolin teeth up to eight for approximately 5 in. of main comb, with cast iron bedplate, flat-topped winding lever, Ducommun-Girod tune sheet (Bulleid 7) (edges damaged) numbered 2934 (repeated on base), with part of William Whiteley supplier's label, in case with rosewood-veneered lid with large floral inlay (hinges detached due to split old repairs to back of case) -- 24 ¼ in wide, the cylinder 16 in.

A rare key-wind musical box, by Francois Nicole, No. 4379, with "Rigid Notation" grid on the cylinder, playing the overture to Gazza Ladra in two revolutions and Andante & Allegro from Adelaide di Borgogna (all Rossini), the comb in two main parts with 8-tooth section at treble end and five wider spaced extreme bass teeth and ogee profile to governor frame, in plain fruitwood case with exposed controls with turned handles, the interior lined in blue paper, with hand-written tune-sheet, with key (in very good playing condition; long-dead woodworm in case) (no serial number on base) -- 14 ¼ in. wide, the cylinder 10 x 2 ½ in. (25.2 x6.2cm.) diam., 1822-25 (203 teeth) (Literature: see Ison, R: 'Boxes by Francois Nicole and Freres Nicole', The Music Box, Vol 21 No. 3, 2003; 'The Products of François Nicole and Frères Nicole', in The Nicole Factor, Chapter 3, (MBSGB 2006); and 'Francois Nicole and his Place in History', The Music Box, Vol 27 No. 2, 2015. The conclusion was made that the mis-named "rigid notation", or squared grid on the cylinders, was unique to Francois Nicole products, noted for their outstanding quality.)

An early 19th-century Laurencekirk musical snuffbox, in typical burr-wood case, playing two airs, the sectional comb movement with right-hand bass, concealed beneath tortoiseshell cover, the lid with enamel mountainous landscape (Vallée de Chamonix), lined inside with tortoiseshell , with (later) key -- 9.2 cm. wide (in good playing condition, base of case slightly warped)

An early 19th-century key-wind four-air musical box, by F. Nicole, No. 1070, four-air, stamped F. Nicole on the comb, in plain case with exposed controls, key compartment and ogee-shaped cheek to the governor frame (lacking stop/start detent, two teeth and twelve tips, lid hinges defective) -- 11in. wide, the cylinder six and one-eighth inch (15.5cm.)

An early 19th-century musical snuffbox, with sectional comb, right-hand bass, the bedplate stamped HC, playing Uf de Bergen achtgu lebe and one other air, in tortoiseshell case with minature (on ivory) of a goddess with Cupid (lacking grip for lid opening, old repaired crack to front and rear, chip to front right hand bottom cover. No key, but plays well)

An early 19th-century musical snuffbox, playing two airs (Uf de Bergen and one other), the comb screwed from below, in tortoiseshell case with enamel view of Lake Geneva on lid (plays well, old crack in sky)

An early 19th-century musical work box, with sectional-comb snuffbox movement playing two airs, No 2770, the tool tray with mother-of-pearl handled implements (one pair of scissors missing), in fruitwood case with canted corners, the lid with black cut steel deoration -- 9 in. wide (handle broken but present; no key, but plays well)

A rare key-wind musical box, playing three airs, on four-piece comb (two main sections plus 17 treble teeth and four extra bass teeth screwed sideways into main section), each main comb signed F. Nicole in very small font, the cylinder with "rigid notation" grid, in plain fruitwood case with exposed controls with turned handles, the lid probably an early replacement, with no tune-sheet or evidence of one -- 1822-25. --13 ¾ in wide, the cylinder 9 ¼ x 2 ½ in. (23.5 x 6.2cm.) diam., with key (plays well but softly, motor at times reluctant to start. Old worm infestation in case, long dead, but none in lid. Each end has a hole near the top, of uncertain purpose.) (See footnote to Lot 143)

A Polyphon table disc musical box, 15 ¾ in, with single comb, fixed to a stand with hinged disc bin -- 35 ½ in high overall, with 33 discs (no winding handle so untested; case faded, especially in lid, stand has one castor off)

An early Symphonion disc musical box, No. 5545, ten and five-eights inch, with diagonal combs, the drive wheel marked Paul Lochmanns and Ellis Parrs Patent, with cylinder-type dampers on bass comb, felt dampers on treble, lever wound, in ebonised case with trilingual label inside and (damaged) national coats-of-arms transfer on exterior -- 12 ½ in square, with two one-piece projection discs in a circular hat box (basically working but motor sluggish probably due to accumulated dirt); illustrated in The Musical Box Handbook, 2nd Ed., Webb, G, Vestal Press Ltd, 1984

A musical movement, with one changeable cylinder, ribbed brass bedplate marked C, No. 19462 on winding lever, with zither attachment -- 27 ½ in wide overall, the eight-air cylinder 14 in (35.5 cm.) (light surface rust on comb, movement appears sound but unwilling to play)

An early 19th century musical snuff box, Signed F. Nicole on comb and bedplate, playing one air, in black pressed horn case with integral hinge, the lid inlaid with mother-of-pearl and abalone -- 4 ¼ in. (10.7cm.)wide, the cylinder 2 ¾ in. (7cm.)

FRUIT KNIVES ETC. Three mother of pearl fruit knives with folding silver blades. Also, a Chinese folding comb in mother of pearl case (comb damaged) & a novelty miniature folding pocket knife.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

CADDY SPOONS ETC. A George IV, Kings pattern silver caddy spoon by Unite & Hilliard. Birmingham 1829. Also, one other caddy spoon with mother of pearl handle (repaired), an apostle sifter spoon & a silver mounted engine turned cased comb.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

A Vintage Tin Plate Sewing Machine, Dressing Table Mirror, Comb and Brush, Wooden Box Containing Manicure and Sack Needle Items etc

9th-10th century AD. A dress assemblage comprising: a matched pair of bronze tortoise brooches, each a shallow dome bearing low-relief interlace banded ornament with a ropework border and narrow flange rim, transverse bar, pin and catch to the reverse; double-link bronze chain for suspension between the brooches; bronze equal-arm brooch with Borre style ornament and domed lugs, catch and pin-lugs to the reverse, loop for a securing chain; a double-sided bone comb with incised transverse segmented bands, one edge with coarse teeth and the other with fine teeth; a single-edge knife comprising an iron blade with scooped tip and integral bolster, columnar bronze grip with panels of Borre style interlace. See MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 4, for oval brooches; Lehtosalo-Hilander, P-L., Luistari II The Artefacts, Helsinki, 1982, p.42 (item 9) for knife; Ewing, T., Viking Clothing, Stroud, 2007. 459 grams total, 5.7-39.5cm (2 1/4 - 15 1/2"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10993-181311. [9] Fine condition; one tortoise brooch with ancient repair (rivetted panel).

c.2nd millennium BC. A terracotta jar with piriform body, broad splayed neck and rim and rectangular-section loop handles, vertical comb-style decoration to the lower body. 2.5 kg, 33.5cm (13 1/4"). Ex West Country collection, Bath, Somerset, UK, 1970-2000s. Fine condition.

A HERMES CROCODILE LEATHER TRAVELLING CASE, of chocolate brown colour with gilt metal hardware, fitted with two engine-turned gilt metal bottles, two circular boxes, one rectangular box, two brushes, a tortoiseshell comb & shoe-horn, each with engraved monogram, with two tan leather covered boxes; the travelling case fitted in an outer suitcase, and with separate cloth cover; each case & gilt-metal hardware stamped “Hermes-Paris”. PLEASE NOTE THE COMB IS A LATER REPLACEMENT (matching the other fitments), with 9ct. gold mount by Asprey & Co. with London hallmarks for 1989.

A pair of George V silver plain napkin rings, Sheffield 1926, by Atkin Bros., in fitted case (2.7 oz); a plain rectangular photo frame, 6” x 4¼”, Chester 1903; a nail buffer with hinged handle to the engine-turned mount & with red morocco cover, London 1926; a tea strainer with turned wood handle & on plain round base, Birmingham 1955; & a silver-mounted comb.

George V silver dressing table set comprising three brushes and a comb, Birmingham 1925/1926, in a fitted case.

1920's German steel Fireman's helmet in black painted finish with brass comb, badge and chin strap, with leather head band.

An 18th century ash and elm comb back two tier Windsor armchair, with shaped crest rail, curved arms, solid seat on cabriole front legs with pad feet.

A cased silver mounted dressing set, engine turned two brushes, comb and mirror, 1947.

A 19th century Swiss "Bells in Sight" musical box, with 15 cm comb and playing eight airs. Height 22 cm, width 43 cm, depth 27 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The mechanism appears to be in good working order and all the bells and hammers appear to be operational. The case does have some marks, the top has horizontal splits and fading, the internal glazed compartment has some scratching etc and the hinges appear to be replacements but generally the box is in good condition commensurate with age.

Cased set of twelve silver handled dessert knives and forks, together with a silver comb case

Pair of 20th Century beechwood Windsor chairs, the comb backs above circular panel seats on turned supports with stretchers

Four piece silver mounted dressing table set, maker WN LTD, Birmingham 1936, comprising mirror, hair brush, comb & clothes brushSome rubbing to hallmarks. Areas of denting.

A cased stylish continental 830S white metal mounted four piece mirror, brush and comb set, mirror 24.5cm.

A cased six piece silver dressing table set of plain form including mirror, comb, three brushes & lidded circular trinket box on trefoil paw feet, Birmingham 1921/22, William Neale Ltd

A FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY OAK & ELM HORSESHOE BACKED CHAIR with upper comb section, having bobbin arm turned arm supports over figured solid seat, supported on four fancy turned legs united by turned stretchers, approx 117cm high

A 7.62 'Lee Enfield No. 4' bolt-magazine rifle by Australian International Arms, no. M10B-0402840The receiver engraved 'Australian International Arms, Brisbane, Australia', with picatinny rail-mounted Leupold 3-9x40mm 'scope, full-length stock with comb extension, butt-plate and trap, sling-swivels, round barrel with fixed fore-sight and folding rear-sightWeight 11lb. 11oz., 25in. barrels, 13½in. stock, London nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S1S1 Section 1 lots require a valid British Firearms certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A .222 (Rem.) bolt-magazine rifle by Krico, no. 602241Side-safety, double-set trigger, fully-detachable box-magazine, stock with pistolgrip and cap, cheek-piece and Montecarlo comb, butt-plate, round barrel with ramp-mounted lade foresight and protector and open folding leaf rear sights, the receiver with Weaver rails and scope mounts, with a 4x32mm Tasco telescope-sightWeight 7lb. 13oz. (with 'scope), 14½in. pull (14¼in. pull), 23in. barrel, German nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S1S1 Section 1 lots require a valid British Firearms certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A .25-06 (Rem.) bolt-magazine rifle by David Lloyd, no. 62Side-safety, the Mauser action-body with thumb-recess and charger-guide, hinged magazine-floorplate, the figured stock with pistolgrip, pistolgrip-cap, cheek-piece, Monte Carlo comb, ventilated recoil-pad, horn-capped forestock, the top of the barrel engraved David Lloyd Pipewell 25/06 and the underside Rebuilt by T.T. Proctor, no. 62, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski-Optik, Tirol, Habicht 4 telescope-sightWeight 8lb. 12½oz. (with 'scope), 13⅝in. pull (12⅝in. stock), 24in. barrel, London nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S1S1 Section 1 lots require a valid British Firearms certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore single-trigger over-and-under ejector gun by Kromson, no. 165200, with a single barrelled folding .410 by Bernadelli, no. 18594Bold foliate scrollwork on a stippled ground, adjustable stock with pistolgrip, Montecarlo comb and recoil pad, the barrels with ventilated matt flat top rib.Weight 7lb. 13½oz., 14⅝in. pull (14¼in. stock), 29in. barrels, approx. Full & ⅝ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Spanish nitro proof This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A pair of comb back Windsor chairs, the modified arms with bentwood front supports, on shaped elm seats, turned legs, and H stretchers

A well patinated horn drinking beaker with raised grip band, 12cm high; together with a hand carved horn comb dated 1698 and monogramed 'T.D', 11.5cm wide

Art Deco Period Superb Quality Sterling Silver Butterfly Design - Ladies ( 11 ) Piece Dressing Table Set, Hallmark Birmingham 1922, Makers Mark W.B. Includes 1/ 8 Sided Tray, Silver Weight 23.5 ozs, Size 10 x 13.5 Inches - 25 x 33.75 cms. 2/ Ladies Lidded 8 Sided Trinket Box, Raised on 4 Ball Feet, Silver Weight 206.3 grams. 5 Inches - 12,5 cms Diameter. 3/ Pair of Hand Brushes. 4/ Large Hand Mirror. 5/ Powder Bowl. 6/ Pair of Smaller Brushes ( Clothes ) 7/ Perfume / Scent Bottle. 8/ Silver Topped Bowl. 9/ Comb. 10/ A Further Silver Topped Bowl. All Pieces are In Nr Mint Condition, Silver Weight Approx 35 ozs.

Comb Binder and Trimmer

Elizabeth II silver dressing table set, Birmingham 1952/53, maker W I Broadway & Co. consisting of hand mirror, hair brush, clothes brush and comb, the mask and scroll cast handles with vacant cartouches (4)

A late 19th century Swiss rosewood and inlaid music box, playing eight airs on a single cylinder, 12 cm high x 35.5 cm wide.Condition report: One tooth from the comb missing. General wear to the case commensurate with age. Not currently working. Missing tooth inside box.

A FRENCH SILVER GILT AND GOLD COLOUR MOUNTED LAPIS LAZULI FIVE PIECE DRESSING TABLE SET MAKER'S MARK SMA (NOT TRACED), COMBINED BOAR AND EAGLE'S HEAD POINÇONS, 1950sComprising: an octagonal powder box and cover, a hand mirror, a hair brush, a clothes brush and a comb, with applied ears of wheat and roundels engraved with a Tougrah and script inscription The mirror 24.5cm (9 3/4in) long Provenance: Presented to Iskander Ali Mirza, the first President of Pakistan, by the President of Turkey; and by family descent. Condition Report: The set has a couple of very small chips to the lapis on the powder puff, but these appear to be old chips or possibly from manufacture, not really noticeable. The set has not really been used. There is some spotting/disintegration to the outside border of the mirror. Condition Report Disclaimer

Ebonised and line inlaid mahogany cased small musical box having a four air movement, signed by the maker Henry Capt and inscribed 'Geneve', to the paper airs listing, no apparent losses to the comb and in playing order, case size 20cm x 9cm x 6cm