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A WWI First World War period French Infantry M15 steel combat Adrian helmet. Steel construction with split pin ' comb ' and ' flaming grenade ' badge to the front. Distinctive seam around the brim and liner present.

A George V hallmarked silver mounted and shagreen backed six piece dressing table set comprising hand mirror, two pairs of brushes and a comb, Birmingham 1929, length of mirror 22.5cm.Condition Report: The box is af and very tired, some of the prongs are missing from the comb, however, the shagreen elements are good throughout, minor losses to bristles on the brushes and a few tiny dents to the silver.

A collection of assorted costume jewellery and accessories to include hair comb, brooches, necklaces, bracelets, etc.

An Ercol elm and beech comb back bench with squab cushion seat, width 112cm, depth 44cm, height 78cm. Condition - fair

A pair of 1930's silver and enamel hair brushes with hand mirror (a.f.), four other silver mounted brushes, a cased pair of silver brushes, a toilet jar and a comb. Condition - poor to fair

A SET OF SIX SILVER-GILT HAIR PINS AND A HAIR COMB Six graduated hair pins with domed top and studded upper, triangular stamp mark to underside, and a hair comb with foliate decorated pierced upper and gilt-filigree border to the top 8cm to 13.5cm long, and 13.5 x 5.5cm comb Provenance: Property from the collection of Baba Frederick Beng Hock Lam Condition: Condition Report There is a solder repair to one tine and a small pinhole/split to the centre at top. 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.

A REPOUSSE SILVER MOUNTED COMB Decorated with scrolling foliage, the name 'TJANTINGNIO' embossed to the metal 21cm wide Provenance: Lot 34 - 55; Property of a prominent and published Singapore collector 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.

Antique dressing table set of silver ornate embossed hairbrushes and comb together with silver plated vanity mirror and clothes brush.

An antique rug - 19th century, with three winged, X-shaped medallions on a dark blue field with all over geometric and floral decoration and comb-fringed madder spandrels, within a madder stylised motif border and ivory floral meander guards, 260 x 145 cm, wear throughout and old repairs, hole at one end of main field.

A small collection of 19th century drinking glasses - including a Georgian square based small wine, with petal moulded ovoid bowl on a bladed collar to a beehive stem, on a square base with filled pontil, 8.3cm high; a late-Georgian petal moulded small rummer, 9.5cm high; a late-Georgian small wine with comb cut ogee bowl, 8.6cm high; a star and panel cut mid-19th century wine glass with blade knopped stem, 11.3cm high; and a set of four mid-19th century wine glasses with panel cut bowls10.1cm high; together with a late-Georgian cut glass shaft and globe decanter (lacks stopper). (9)

An Early 19th Century Ash Comb-Back Spindle Armchair, with double spindle back support above curved armrests, the moulded seat on splayed forelegs66cm by 40cm by 97cmThe top rail with old split/repair (see photograph). The seat with deep scratches and some cut marks. The underside has been darkened/ebonised. The rear left leg has been replaced? The rear right leg has also been replaced? The rear left leg has split/repair around the base which has been partly filled and darkened. The right-hand arm support has some very slight movement, otherwise, joints/structure is good. Seat height is 39.5cm. See further images.

Plattenspieldose Polyphon Nr. 71G, um 1900Hersteller: "Polyphon Musikwerke, Leipzig". Für Blechplatten Ø 24,6 cm, 41 Töne im Stahlkamm (komplett), 6 Glocken, lasiertes Gehäuse, Abdeckung des inneren Mechanismus fehlt, Deckel mit Abziehbild, mit 14 Platten, Starthebel hakt, ohne Baßtöne. Start Price: EUR 160 Zustand: (4/4)Polyphon Disc Musical Box No. 71G, c. 1900Polyphon Musikwerke, Leipzig. For 9 ¾-inch discs, 41 teeth in steel comb (complete), 6 saucer bells, grained case, mechanism cover missing, transfer on lid, with 14 discs, start lever sticks, no bass notes. Start Price: EUR 160 Condition: (4/4)

Troubadour-Plattenspieldose mit Glocken, um 1900Troubadour Musikwerke B. Grosz & Co., Leipzig. Modell 44, für Blechplatten Ø 22,5 cm, 44 Töne im Stahlkamm (komplett), 4 abschaltbare Glocken, Federwerkantrieb, Nußbaumgehäuse, gut funktionierender Zustand, mit 2 Platten. Start Price: EUR 220 Zustand: (2-3/2-3)Troubadour Disc Musical Box with Bells, c. 1900Troubadour Musikwerke B. Grosz & Co., Leipzig. Model 44, for 8 7/8 -inch discs, 44 teeth in steel comb (complete), 4 optional saucer bells, with spring-drive and walnut case, good playing condition, with 2 discs. Start Price: EUR 220 Condition: (2-3/2-3)

4 mechanische Musikinstrumente, um 19001) Helikon, Paul Ehrlich, Leipzig, Organette mit 16 Tonstufen, spielt sehr leise, mit 5 Pappplatten Ø 21 cm. - 2) Kinder-Ariston, Paul Ehrlich, Leipzig, Organette mit 16 Tonstufen, mit 1 Platte Ø 16,5 cm. - 3) Polyphon Nr. 41, Leipzig, für Blechplatten 20,7 cm, 41 Töne im Stahlkamm (komplett), Hebelaufzug, funktioniert, Starthebel ergänzt, mit 24 Platten. - 4) Edelweiss, Schweiz, für Blechplatten 11 cm, defekt, mit 11 Platten. - Und: 5) 6 Ariston-Platten, Ø 33 cm. Start Price: EUR 240 Zustand: (3/-)4 Mechanical Musical Instruments, c. 19001) Helikon, Paul Ehrlich, Leipzig, 16-note organette, plays very quietly, with 5 card discs Ø 8 ¼ in. - 2) Toy Ariston, Paul Ehrlich, Leipzig, 16-note organette, with 1 disc Ø 6 ½ in. - 3) Polyphon No. 41, Leipzig, for 8-inch discs, 41 notes in steel comb (complete), winding lever, works, start lever added, with 24 discs. - 4) Edelweiss, Switzerland, for 4 1/3 in. discs, defective, with 11 discs. - And: 5) 6 Ariston discs 13 in. Start Price: EUR 240 Condition: (3/-)

Musik-Puppen-Akrobat No. 1 von Vichy, um 1900Mit Kopf aus Gips, Original-Bemalung, feststehenden braunen Glasaugen, Pappmaché-Körper mit beweglichen Schultern und Knien, zehnsproßiger Leiter, Federwerkmotor mit fünf Nocken und Walzenspielwerk mit 4 Melodien (1 Zahn fehlt im Stahlkamm), auf behelfsmäßigem Sockel, Höhe der Figur 46 cm, gesamt mit Leiter 88 cm in gestreckter Position. - Die Figur ist so konzipiert, daß sie einen Handstand auf der schwankenden Leiter macht, die rechte Hand in die Luft hebt und beifallheischend aufblickt. Dieses Exemplar wird in unrestauriertem Zustand angeboten. Es gibt instabile Schäden an der Stirn und im Nackenbereich, und der Figur fehlt die linke Hand. Der Motor (ungetestet) und das Musikwerk sind lose. Die Hebel für die Figur wurden abgetrennt und es fehlen der Hebel für die Leiter, die Stopp-Start-Stange und die Gestänge. - Literatur: Michael Start, "Secrets of Automata" (2023), S. 138-141. - Ein seltener Automat, der eine einfühlsame Restaurierung verdient. Start Price: EUR 1200 Zustand: (5/5)Equilibrist No. 1 Automaton by Vichy, c. 1900With plaster-composition head, original paint, fixed brown glass eyes, papier-mâché body with articulated shoulders and knees, ten-runged ladder, going-barrel motor with five cams and four-air cartel cylinder musical movement (comb missing one tooth), on makeshift replacement base, figure 18 in. (46 cm), in upright position 34 ¾ in. (88 cm). - Note: The figure is designed to perform a handstand on the swaying ladder, lift his right hand in the air and look up for applause. This example is offered in unrestored condition. There are unstable losses to the forehead and the nape of the neck and the figure is missing his left hand. The motor (untested) and the musical movement are loose. The levers for the figure have been disconnected and the lever for the ladder, the stop / start rod and the linkages are missing. - Literature: For an analysis of Vichy’s equilibrist, see Michael Start, "Secrets of Automata" (2023), pp. 138-141. - A scarce automaton, worthy of sympathetic restoration. Start Price: EUR 1200 Condition: (5/5)

Sublime-Harmonie-Spieldose mit auswechselbaren Walzen von Mermod Frères, um 1890Nr. 104691, mit 4 Walzen, jeweils 6 Melodien, 102 Töne im zweiteiligem Stahlkamm (komplett), Kurbelaufzug, vernickelte Mechanik, Melodienanzeiger, Melodien-Anwahl-Mechanismus, mit Parachute-Sicherheitseinrichtung, Patentdaten von 1885, furniertes Gehäuse, Schublade für die Walzen, Gehäusebreite 80 cm, Walzenbreite 37,5 cm, wenige Dämpfer benötigen Einstellung, ansonsten in exzellent restaurierter spielendem Zustand. Mit Kurbel und Tisch einer anderen Spieluhr, Breite 107 cm.Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 3400 Zustand: (2-3/2-3)Interchangeable Sublime Harmonie Musical Box by Mermod Frères, c. 1890No. 104691, with four six-air cylinders, 102 teeth in two-part comb (complete), crank-wind nickel-plated movement, tune-indicator, tune-selector, Parachute safety and speed regulator, patent dates to 1885, veneered case with cylinder storage drawer and crank, wd. 31 ½ in. (80 cm), cylinders 14 ¾ in. (37,5 cm), on earlier veneered and inlaid table from another musical box, 42 in. wide, a couple of minor damper adjustments are necessary, otherwise excellent restored playing condition.Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 3400 Condition: (2-3/2-3)

Polyphon-Plattenspieldose mit 12 Glocken, um 1900Hersteller: Polyphon Musikwerke, Leipzig. Modell 42G, Serien-Nr. 771, für Blechplatten Ø 36 cm, 54 Töne im Musikkamm (komplett), 12 abschaltbare Glocken, lasiertes Gehäuse mit Messingplakette des Händlers, Geschwindigkeitsregler, sehr gut spielender Zustand, mit 27 Platten.Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 800 Zustand: (3/2)14½-Inch Polyphon Disc Musical Box with 12 Bells, c. 1900 Polyphon Musikwerke, Leipzig. Model 42G, no. 771, 54 teeth in music comb (complete), 12 optional saucer bells, speed control, in grained case with retailer's brass plaque, very good playing condition, with 27 discs.Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 800 Condition: (3/2)

Musikautomat Polyphon Nr. 104, um 1899Polyphon Musikwerke, Leipzig. Für 50cm-Blechplatten, 2 Münzeinwürfe (alte englische Pennies), 118-toniger Doppelkamm (komplett), Nußbaumgehäuse mit Schublade und Original-Krone, funktionierender Zustand, Dämpfer müßten repariert werden, mit 11 Platten, innerer Glasabdeckung, Kurbel und Schlüssel. Start Price: EUR 1200 Zustand: (3/4)Polyphon Style 104 Coin-Activated Disc Musical Box, c. 1899Polyphon Musikwerke, Leipzig. For 19 5/8-inch discs, two coin slots for old English Pennies, 118 teeth in duplex comb (complete), walnut case with drawer and original pediment, with 11 discs, inner glass cover, crank and key, working condition, dampers in need of repair. Start Price: EUR 1200 Condition: (3/4)

A Ladies leather travel Case with beaten silver backed brushes, mirror and comb (a/f), silver topped jars, hallmarks for London 1905, the case is lined with green silk, (one piece is missing and the case lining has some wear), initials H.G. to the lid, (handle broken), the case 19" x 14" x 7 1/2".

Eduardo Chillida (1924 San Sebastián 2002)Estudio peine del viento XII - Study for Comb of the Wind1976Eisen und Stahl, geschmiedet. Zweiteilig25x10x9,5 cmSignaturMit eingeschlagenem MonogrammWerkverzeichnisIgnacio Chillida / Alberto Cobo, Eduardo Chillida, Catalogue Raisonné of Sculpture, San Sebastián, 2014, Nr. 1976004, dort erwähntes ExemplarProvenienzGalerie Maeght, Zürich, dort erworben ca. 1985 vonSlg. Eberhard W. Kornfeld, BernLiteraturJacques Dupin, Chillida, Zürich 1978, Galerie Maeght, Kat. Nr. 31 (betitelt als Projet pour le Peigne du Vent, Acier), Abb. Octavio Paz, Eduardo Chillida, Gisèle Michelin, Chillida, Paris 1979, Nr. 232, S. 170AusstellungenZürich 1978, Galerie Maeght, Kat. Nr. 31ZustandIn tadelloser Erhaltung mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren. Fein strukturierte Patina.ErläuterungenEduardo Chillida arbeitete immer wieder an monumentalen Plastiken und Installationen. Die wohl berühmteste ist die eindrucksvolle, in die baskische Landschaft bei San Sebastián eingepasste Arbeit "Peine del viento XV" (Windkamm). Die dreiteilige Stahlplastik steht am Ende der Bucht La Concha in Donostia-San Sebastián. Es handelt sich um ein Skulpturengefüge, das sich aus drei jeweils zehn Tonnen schweren Teilen zusammensetzt. Für die Umgebungsgestaltung mit den leicht rosafarbigen Granitterrassen arbeitete Chillida mit dem Architekten Luis Peña Ganchegui zusammen. Die Stahlkolosse wurden in den Felsen über dem Wasser eingelassen und werden von höheren Wellen sogar umspült. Man kann so die Wucht des kantabrischen Meeres förmlich spüren – ein wahrhaftiges Schauspiel der Naturgewalten. Im Granit ist ein Rohrsystem eingelassen, durch das die von den Wellen angetriebene Luft ausgeblasen wird. An Tagen mit hohem Wellengang ist das Spektakel noch beeindruckender, werden die so entstehenden Klänge doch zusätzlich von fein zerstäubtem Wasser begleitet. Im Hinblick auf die grosse Installation am Meer entstanden vierzehn geschmiedete Vorarbeiten unterschiedlicher Grösse.Gemäss Werkverzeichnis ist die hier angebotene Plastik diejenige, die die drei Monumentalplastiken am Meer am besten aufgreift und zusammenfasst. Die aus zwei Teilen zusammengesetzte Arbeit bildet mit den filigranen Formen und dem "geerdeten" Sockel ein wunderbares Ensemble.MWST / VATMehrwertsteuer auf dem Zuschalgspreis plus AufgeldErwartete Ausrufzeit (+/- 15min)13.09.2024; 14:30 h (MEST)VersandkostenAuf Anfrage / On request

A late 19th century German polyphon, in walnut case, the movement with 3½" comb playing 8" discs, movement numbered 146745, sold with twelve discs.Appears to be working in the short space of time we tested it.Tested with "She is the Belle of New York" (27 seconds)

A hallmarked for Birmingham 1906 silver comb holder

A LATE-19th CENTURY SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX Of small proportions, playing four airs, with card label to interior marked "Tambour Timbres & Castagnettes, Fabrique en Geneve", a further paper label pasted on top for Miller's Fancy Repository, Belgrave Square, the inlaid rosewood-veneered case measuring approx. 36cm wide x 12cm high x 17cm deep, the cylinder approx. 18cm in length Condition Report:"Please note that we are not specialists in mechanical music and as such the condition and functionality of any such lot cannot be guaranteed.Currently, when wound, the movement begins to play without issue and transitions smoothly from air to air. The stop/start lever is not functional. The teeth of the comb appear undamaged. The airs play at a consistent tempo. The overall tone might be described as a little dull. Tarnish generally to the movement, with occasional patches of surface rust. Dust and greasy residue internally. The case generally worn and faded, with multiple small chips and knocks. Some separation to the back righthand corner joint. Damage to the interior glazed lid at corners and near to lock mechanism."

A FRENCH MODEL 1874 GRAS BOLT-ACTION RIFLE WITH NORTH AFRICAN SENUSSI ADORNMENTS The receiver marked "Manufacture D'Armes St. Etienne" along upper lefthand face, the comb mounted with yellow and white metal engraved plates, the barrel measuring approx. 79cm in length, the whole approx. 130cm; to the stock is affixed a brass plaque engraved "Senussi Gun taken from the enemy by Sergt. R.H. Benson S.A.E.F. during the raid into the desert near White Doctors Well, While under the command of the Duke of Westminster, March 17th 1916" Condition Report:Available upon request

A LATE-19th CENTURY SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX By P.V.F. of St. Croix, playing four Scottish Airs (Bonnie Blue Flag, The Blue Bells of Scotland, Annie Louise and Logie o' Buchan), with marquetry inlay to lid, measuring approx. 34cm wide x 12cm high x 17cm deep Condition Report:"Please note that we are not specialists in mechanical music and as such the condition and functionality of any such lot cannot be guaranteed.Currently, when wound, the movement begins to play without issue and will continue to the end of the selected air. The air plays at a consistent tempo and is pleasantly in tune. The teeth of the comb appear undamaged. Tarnish throughout the movement with occasional patches of more significant surface rust. Greasy residue throughout from the oiling of components. The case generally faded and worn. One loss to the marquetry inlay of the lid. Corners of the lid are all worn, with losses to the ebonised finish. The back lefthand corner appears to have been roughly revarnished."

A hallmarked silver and pink enamel decorated seven piece brush set to include hand mirror pin tray, three brushes and a comb and button hook, Birmingham 1928, Adie Brothers. (7)

A hallmarked silver three piece brush set, hand mirror, brush and comb, Chester 1927, some damage. (3)

This item is part of the Barnyard Friends collection. The body is made from clear facetted crystal and the rooster has black eyes and a frosted comb. Swarovski swan backstamp. This item has its original box that measures 2.5"H x 3.25"Dia. Artist: Michael StameyIssued: 1987-2000Dimensions: 1.75"L x 1"W x 2"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

COFFYAutographed Copy Script (8.5" x 11"); Revised Final Draft Signed by Director Jack HillVery Fine American International, 1973Directed by Jack Hill, a sexy Black nurse (Pam Grier) takes vigilante justice against inner-city drug dealers after her sister becomes their latest victim. Written by Jack Hill, this Revised Final Draft copy script 116 pages that were bound with a black comb binding. The title page was signed by Jack Hill.American-International Pictures lost the chance to make "Cleopatra Jones" (1973) and made this film instead, which ended up grossing more money in spite of a smaller budget. The surprising success of this film forced American-International Pictures to fast-track Pam Grier's next picture, "Foxy Brown" (1974), which it released 11 months later. The studio then quickly followed-up with "Friday Foster" (1975) and "Sheba, Baby" (1975).This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, September 12th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on September 13th.

Y&nbspA SWISS TULIPWOOD BANDED BURR WALNUT 'BELLS IN SIGHT' MUSIC BOXFABRIQUE DE GENEVE FOR RETAIL BY J.R. LAFLEUR AND SON, LONDON, CIRCA 1880Playing a choice of eight airs including Le Talisman and Giroffe, Giroffe via a 12.5 inch pinned cylinder on an 84 tooth comb, accompanied by a line of 9 engine-turned graduated bells set behind the gilt painted steel bed incorporating large ratchet-crank wound going barrel to the left opposing governor, start/stop and tune selection mechanisms to the right, set beneath hinged glazed cover with start/stop and change/repeat selection lever to the right and crank wind handle stamped with serial number 22520 to the left, the lid with tune sheet listing the eight-airs in ink within decorative foliate scroll printed surround incorporating text FABRIQUE DE GENEVE to upper margin and applied with pasted retailers label FROM J. R. LAFLEUR & SON, Music Publishers and Instrument Makers, No. 15 GREEN STREET, LEICESTER SQUARE, W.C., LONDON to lower margin, the exterior of the box veneered with book-matched burr walnut veneers within tulip wood banded borders to the ebonised ogee-edged lid, the front and sides with conforming veneers and the rear also finished in walnut but without the banding, on ebonised squab feet.26cm (10ins) high, 58cm (22.75ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. J.R. Lafleur and Son were founded in 1861 as musical instruments makers and publishers of music. The were based at Green Street, Leicester Square, London 1862-1911 before moving to 147 Wardour Street in 1912. Lafleur and Son were bought-out by Boosey and Hawkes in 1917 but still continued trading in their name until at least 1931. Condition Report: Mechanism is in relatively clean condition with overall slight oxidation/mellowing to the brass. The comb appears free from damage and it will play with good positive action and clear sound. The bell hammers appear complete and undamaged but are very 'lazy' in their action so are prone to sticking - this is probably due to gummed-up oil rather than being indicative of damage/losses. The operating levers function as they should, the panel around the levers is a little loose and there are no labels denoting their function present. The internal cabinet fittings are present and have probably been re-ebonised. The tune sheet is intact but with some overall browning/staining and has evidence of a pasted label being removed from just beneath the upper margin. The lock to the box is lacking its tongue (previously fitted to the lid) hence is inoperative. Externally the box is in sound original condition with faults limited to slight bumps, scuffs and historic small localised filling within the burrs of the veneers. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE AND RARE FRENCH QUARTER STRIKING MUSICAL PICTURE CLOCK WITH ANGELUSMAISON WURTEL, PARIS, CIRCA 1860With oil on canvas after David Teniers the younger (1610-90) 'two men playing cards in the kitchen of an Inn' with the composition adapted to incorporate a longcase clock, hinging upwards along with the floral relief moulded gilt composition frame to reveal the internal mechanism comprising four elements; the first a four pillar two train gong striking clock movement of duration of around two weeks with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and outside countwheel strike on a gong, the frontplate stamped with oval M'ON WURTEL, HORLOGERIE... trademark beneath numbers 743, 9 2, fitted with 1.625 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed M'ON WURTEL, A PARIS to centre and with steel hands; the second mechanism comprising a separate conforming hour striking train to repeat the hour shortly after the principal movement released via a pivoted detent from the under dial motionwork; the third mechanism released in a similar manner shortly after six o'clock with single barrel and vertical fly driving a pinned wheel to operate the Angelus sequence on a graduated pair of gongs; the fourth a musical mechanism released on the hour and playing a choice of twelve tunes via a 16.5 inch pinned cylinder on a 74 tooth comb, the cylinder mounted on a steel bed stamped with serial number 43418 with indirect chain winding for the large spring barrel opposing fly and controls for tune change/repeat, start/stop and continuous play/hour activation only connected via steel rods to brass pulls positioned to the underside edge of the case, all mounted on the backboard of a shallow box case alongside tune sheet inscribed No. 43418, 12 AIRES to upper margin over manuscript tune list including La fille de Madame Angot, Souvenie de Cock and Mandolinata, the lower margin inscribed Maison WURTEL, Passage Vivienne, 38 et 40, PARIS, the back panel also applied with two additional labels for MAISON WURTEL, E. PIERFORT Suc'r..., and GATTOLLAIT along with a modern brass plaque explaining the function of the plungers for the music mechanism.The image 63.5cm (25ins) by 79.5cm (31.25ins); the case 83cm (32.75ins) high, 99cm (39ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance:From the private collection of a professional sportsman and commentator. Maison Wurtel was founded by Guillaume-Ferdinand Wurtel in around 1837 when he advertised as working from 38-40 Passage Vivienne, Paris. Three years later he was listed in a trade directory as a horological maker and seller offering picture clocks as well as a supplier of concave glasses. In 1841 a magazine, 'La Presse', recommended 'La Maison Wurtel' to their readers informing them that they can buy watches, table clocks, picture clocks, music boxes, alarm clocks and 'objects of fantasy'. In 1856 they exhibited at the 'Exposition of Delepine of Paris' but unfortunately were positioned within the scientific instrument section to the bafflement of visitors. Maison Wurtel were known to have sourced their clock movements form Japy Freres and the musical mechanism within the present lot can be attributed to Auguste L'Epee of Saint-Suzanne, Doubs, France (who worked from 1839 until the end of the century). The Angelus mechanism is a particularly rare feature which traditionally served to accompany the recital of the Angelus prayer in Roman Catholicism. Condition Report: The clock, striking and angelus mechanisms are all in relatively clean original working condition with the various levers and detents present. The musical mechanism is also in relatively clean working condition with no visible losses to the teeth or noticeable corrosion issues. The clock was in use in the vendor's home when consigned however due to the nature of the item some adjustment may be required to ensure all the features operate as an when they should once the picture is hung securely on the wall. The canvas is in good condition with no visible tears or holes of noticeable repairs. The frame is in fine condition with good gilding throughout. The pine back box has some slight wear/bumps (most noticeable to the back corners) as well as other relatively minor age related faults - otherwise is in very good original condition.Clock is complete with pendulum and two winding keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE SWISS FIGURED WALNUT INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX WITH ZITHER ATTACHMENTRETAILED BY J.R. LOSADA, LONDON, CIRCA 1870Each of the nine 7 inch pinned cylinders playing a choice of six tunes on a 66 tooth comb, set within a gilt painted steel bed with large ratchet-crank wound going barrel, governor and start/stop mechanism to the left hand end opposing tune selection shunt mechanism to the right, with pivoted latch clamps for the cylinder arbor pivots (to allow removal/changing of the cylinders) and hinged zither attachment for the comb operated via a lever within a lyre-shaped panel, set beneath hinged glazed dust cover flanked by REPEAT/CHANGE and PLAY/STOP operating levers to the right-hand side opposing ratchet crank winder to the left, the hinged lid applied with card tune sheet listing each of the six tunes per cylinder including Guilamme Tell and Rigoletto to cylinder no. 1; Rip van Winkle and See Saw to no. 3; and The Blue Bells of Scotland, God Save the Queen and Auld Lang Syne to no. 6, the upper margin of the card inscribed FABRIQUE DE GENEVE and the lower with ink stamp J.R. LOSADA, 105 REGENT ST. LONDON, the box with angled tulip-wood and box line-strung border to the ogee-edge top over conforming front, veneered sides with generous gilt brass carrying handles, and grained rear, on ebonised ogee moulded skirt base; now with a purpose made figured walnut two-drawer table stand, executed in the George III style with ogee edge top and cockbeaded drawers with the upper fitted to take the additional cylinders, the detachable base with ogee moulded skirt over four square section channel-moulded supports, (originally with ten cylinders, tune sheet original but redacted).The box 23cm (9ins) high, 66.5cm (26.5ins) wide, 32.5cm (12.7ins) deep; the box on table 104cm (41ins) high, 74cm (29.25ins) wide, 49cm (19.25ins) deep. Jose Rodriguez Losada is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1839-75. Losada was a Spanish émigré apparently exiled to London due to his liberal military past during the Liberal Triennium. He worked for James Moore French, initially as a cleaner (employment secured through the The Committee for Aid to Emigrants in London), but he soon learnt the trade and eventually inherited the business operating from the 105 Regent Street premises from 1835. Losada specialised in complex precision clocks and marine chronometers for export to Spanish speaking countries. In 1864 he supplied 36 marine chronometers to the Spanish Government through the Royal Observatory at Cadiz; and In 1866 he donated the Casa de Correos clock in Madrid's Puerta Del Sol to the Madrid City Council free of charge (this clock still takes centre stage for Madrid residents and visitors at midnight on New Year's Eve). Jose Rodriguez Losada died in 1875 leaving the business in the hands of his nephews, José and Miguel Rodriguez, who continued up until around 1890. Condition Report: Mechanism appears to be in fine clean original working condition with no visible faults evident however it is a little slow to get started suggesting that lubrication may be a little dry. Each of the cylinders are stamped with numbers 3388. As catalogued the tune sheet has been redacted to no longer include cylinder 10 which is no longer present with the instrument. The box is in fine cosmetically condition with minimal wear or other faults evident except for a reasonably well-matched veneer patch repair towards the leading edge of the lid. As catalogued the two-drawer stand is of fairly recent construction and bespoke for the box. It is of good quality and in fine condition with faults limited to a few very light surface blemishes only; the lower drawer not fitted-out in any way so simply serves as additional storage.Box does not have a key for the lock. Condition Report Disclaimer

A CONTINENTAL SILVERED METAL AND ENAMEL FIGURAL MUSICAL AUTOMATON TABLE VESTA GROUPUNSIGNED, FRENCH OR SWISS, CIRCA 1900With musical movement playing two melodies in succession via a 1.25 inch pinned cylinder on a 30 tooth comb, set on a brass bed stamped 1128 and with wooden pulley line take-off to drive the automaton together with a wire start/stop plunger, set within a circular moulded ebonised plinth surmounted by a silvered white metal figure of a clown holding a stick perched with two lovebirds over a barrel, together with a drum and a figure of a dancing dog holding a ring with two further lovebirds in his mouth who rotates whilst the music is playing, in the foreground is an enamel-lidded vesta box decorated with a portrait of an 18th century style female, opening the lid activates the plunger for the music and automata, the underside of the base with indistinct oval paper label, on brass ball feet.21cm (8.25ins) high, 16.5cm (6.5ins) diameter.  Provenance: From a Private Collection. 

Y&nbspA SWISS INLAID ROSEWOOD MUSIC BOXNICOLE FRERES, GENEVA, CIRCA 1865Playing a choice of eight tunes via a 13 inch pinned cylinder on a 97 tooth comb, set within a cast brass bed with key-wound going barrel incorporating stopwork, and start/stop, change/repeat and end of tune continue/stop selection levers accessed via the hinged left hand case side panel, opposing wheel train incorporating governor and activation of the various functions controlled by the selection levers to the right hand side, the bed stamped NICOLE FRERES, A GENEVE next to the spring barrel and with serial number 37399 to the opposing end, the hinged lid applied with printed paper sheet inscribed 8 AIRS, Gamme No. 1305 to upper margin over hand written tune including The White Concorde and The Campbells are coming, the lower margin with No. 37399 over text Fabrique par NICOLE FRERES, the exterior of the box with marquetery musical motif within multi-line borders to lid over grained front and sides incorporating double line borders to fascia, complete with original ratchet crank winding handle.13.5cm (5.25ins) high, 50cm (19.25ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Provenance:The Leonard Fuller Collection. Condition Report: Mechanism is complete with no visible losses to the tips of the teeth, the mechanism will run and play with all levers operating correctly except for the start/stop lever as the detent is a little misaligned hence is prone to jamming. The steelwork has some slight surface rusting and the brass dull/discoloured hence a clean/service is required. The brass bed also has some very slight surface dents/bruising towards the left hand edge. The tune sheet is in good condition but with some browning to the paper most noticeably towards the corners. The case is in good original condition with faults mainly limited to minor bumps, scuffs and wear and overall light rubbing to the 'grained' finish.Box has original crank winder but no key for the lock. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspA SWISS INLAID ROSEWOOD 'SUBLIME PICCOLO' MUSIC BOX WITH ZITHER ATTACHMENTPAILLARD, SAINT-CROIX, CIRCA 1880Playing a choice of twelve tunes via a 16.25 inch pinned cylinder on a 78 tooth comb, set within a silver-painted steel bed with nickel finish ratchet-crank wound twin going barrel and tune number notification scale to the left, opposing wheel train incorporating governor and activation of the various functions controlled by the selection levers to the right hand side as well as a lever for manual tune selection, the comb applied with a zither attachment operated via a lever within a lyre-shaped panel, set beneath hinged glazed dust cover flanked by CHANGE/REPEAT and PLAY/STOP operating levers to the right-hand side opposing ratchet crank winder to the left, the hinged lid applied with polychrome lithograph tune sheet inscribed 12 AIRES, 16 ¼ CYL to upper margin over manuscript tune list including Yeomen if the Guard, William Tell, Blue Danube and Beggar Student, the lower margin with cartouche containing hand-written serial number 45217, the exterior of the box with marquetry basket of flowers within multi-line borders and angled tulipwood banding to the ebonised ogee-edged lid over transfer decorated front with conforming borders, and grained sides and rear, on ebonised ogee moulded skirt base with squab feet; complete with a separate card instruction sheet, together with copies of Ord-Hume THE MUSICAL BOX, A Guide for Collectors Schiffer Publishing Limited, Atglen PA 1995, dj, and Bullied, H.A.V. Musical Box TUNE SHEETS The Musical Box Society of Great Britain, Cambridge undated, softbound, (3).    .23cm (9ins) high, 77.5cm (30.5ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep. Provenance:From the private collection of a professional sportsman and commentator.  Condition Report: Mechanism appears to be in fine clean fully working condition with no visible faults evident. The tune sheet has good strong colouring but has a loss to the upper right-hand corner, as well as another smaller loss to the left-hand corner and some slight tears around the mounting pins. The box is in fine condition with minimal wear or other faults evident.Box is complete with key for the lock. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspA RARE SWISS TULIP WOOD BANDED ROSEWOOD 'BELLS-IN-SIGHT' MUSIC BOX WITH DANCING FIGURES THE TUNE SHEET INSCRIBED FOR PICARD-LION, GENEVA, CIRCA 1890Playing a choice of eight tunes via a 6 inch pinned cylinder on a 43 tooth comb, with additional accompaniment on three bells with 'butterfly' hammers and with pair of small bisque-headed dolls in elaborate dress bobbing and spinning whilst the mechanism is in play, the cylinder mounted into a silver-painted steel bed with ratchet-crank wound going barrel and tune number notification scale to the left opposing wheel train incorporating governor and activation of the various functions controlled by the selection levers to the right hand side, beneath a hinged glazed dust cover flanked by CHANGE/REPEAT and STOP/PLAY levers to the right opposing an integral crank winder, the inside of the lid pasted with a large tune sheet titled Bells in Sight over a list of eight tunes including Ting-a-ling-ting-tay, Daisy Bell and Marguerite of Monte Carlo, the lower edge of the sheet inscribed Lith. Picard-Lion. Geneve, DEPOSE, the exterior with musical trophy transfer within boxwood line-strung borders, angled tulipwood banding and ogee edge mouldings to top, over conforming veneers to front and grained sides and back, on block feet.23cm (9ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) wide. Provenance:The Leonard Fuller Collection. Condition Report: Mechanism is complete and is in reasonably clean working condition with no visible losses to the tips of the teeth. The selection levers also appear to be operating as they should as well as the automaton features. The left-hand barrel pivot block is stamped 5 2 over 4 8. Both the dancing dolls appear to be in fine condition. The tine sheet is intact but with overall light patchy browning. The veneer applied to the inside surface of the lid has a few small edge chips to each side. The front has a small loss to the crossbanding at the lower edge and some noticeable scratching. The lid has wear/degradation to the polish and losses to the transfer as well as overall wear/rubbing but otherwise appears free from significant faults other than slight veneer rippling. Graining to the sides and rear has wear/scuffing; generally the case would benefit from some light cosmetic restoration.Box does not have key for the lock. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George V plain silver mounted dressing table \ travelling set comprising: brush, mirror, powder puff and glass scent bottle with silver top, hallmarked by William Neale Ltd, Birmingham, 1926 together with white metal mounted comb, all in fitted pink silk lined leather case

A small parcel of silver, comprising four various napkin rings, a late Victorian bonbon dish with repousse and pierced decoration, Sheffield 1897, a conical bud case on a loaded base, a damaged oval silver salt, an engine turned and initialled mount for a comb and a pair of Dutch silver grape scissors cast with fruiting vine, gross weight of weighable silver 7.37ozt, 229.3 grams, s.d. (9)

Military interest - a WW1 trench travelling mirror (19cm x 11xm) owned by Lieutenant - Colonel D E Armstrong, CMG, DSO, Highland Light Infantry and a leather gentleman's toiletry case, still containing a comb sleeve and leather razor strop. (2)

Mixed Lot: Matching four piece silver back dressing table wares to include hand mirror, clothes brush, hairbrush and comb, Birmingham 1964, makers mark Mappin & Webb, a single silver loaded candlestick, marks rubbed (a/f), silver backed mirror together with a boxed silver handled cake server

Group of six silver backed dressing table brushes together with two enamel examples, (one silver) and a silver framed comb

An early 20th Century silver and tortoiseshell dressing table wares comprising two hairbrushes and two clothes brushes, hallmarked for Birmingham 1919, makers mark Deakin & Frances Ltd together with a silver framed faux tortoiseshell comb

Hallmarked silver dressing table comprising hand mirror, two pairs of brushes and a comb, Birmingham 1918, maker Levi & Salaman, width of case 39cm, together with a cased pair of Art Deco hallmarked silver backed brushes and matching comb, Birmingham 1932, maker Fred H Adams & Co

Art Deco cased hallmarked silver and yellow guilloché enamel dressing table set comprising hand mirror, four brushes and comb, Birmingham 1923, maker Henry Matthews, width of case 49.5cm

Art Deco hallmarked silver and blue guilloché enamel mounted dressing table set, London 1919, maker Charles Henry Dumenil, width of case 21cm, together with a further hallmarked silver mounted comb, yellow guilloché enamel comb back, two likely silver handled forks, mustard lid, and an unmarked letter holder or similar

A collection of jewellery and costume jewellery, to include; a yellow metal 'Berlin' charm, stamped '585', weight approx 2g, a broken 9ct gold watch bracelet, weight approx 5.5g, a silver ingot on chain, a silver mounted travelling comb, a turquoise and seed pearl flower brooch, wristwatches, sliver buttons etc (a lot)

A cased silver mounted travelling dressing table set, L A Leins & Sons, London 1921, comprising seven silver topped glass jars and a resin comb, presented within leather mounted case

A Mermod Freres Swiss music box, circa 1900 and with a scumbled exterior opening to a black painted interior, the movement marked MF 1816 Swiss Patented December 6th 1887, May 8th 1888. Height 12 cm, width 35 cm, depth 17.5 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The movement does wind and is currently playing away. It does sound to be in tune and the tips of the comb all appear to be present. The movement is generally dirty and whilst the play/stop mechanism seems to operate as it should, the repeat/change mechanism does not appear to be operating. The movement does not appear to have any losses. The case is fairly plain and a little tired with some polish losses but all present.

A VINTAGE PETIT-POINT DRESSING TABLE SET TO INCLUDE A TRAY, CANDLESTICK, BRUSH, COMB, MIRROR AND GLASS TRINKET POT, PLUS TWO BOXES CONTAINING LADIES HANDKERCHIEFS

AN ASH AND OAK 'COMB-BACK' ARMCHAIR 18TH CENTURY 96cm high, 64cm wide, 53cm deep overall Condition Report: Overall there are scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There is evidence of old worm in particular to the legs. There is some small movement of the legs within their recesses.As is often the case with rustic furniture of this period there are almost certainly some indiscernible later elements and repairs including some visible nails.At 37cm high, the chair height is lower than a standard chair and the chair is more comfortable to sit in than the design might suggest.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

A Pedigree Sindy Wardrobe, with coat hangers, drawers --12in. (30.5cm.) high; a Sindy bed, a small wicker basket contain accessories comb, scarf, shoes, tennis rackets, etc, case containing skis, poles and dresses for a larger doll and a 1993 Lucky Ind Co. Ltd doll

Various small dolls and dolly related items, a brush and comb set in original box; a cream Chinese shawl (stained); a china shoulder head made up as a pin holder; and other items (some damage)

Various items, a brass comb case, two matchbox Penny Toys, composition black baby, Stodart crawling baby, a yellow plaster dolls house bathroom set and others (13)

Silver and turquoise green guilloche enamel five-piece dressing table set, Birmingham 1940, WI Broadway & Co, comprising hand mirror and four brushes, hand mirror 30cm long, contained in their original fitted case and a silver-mounted comb 

A silver dressing table set, comprising a hairbrush, handheld mirror, comb, a/f, and a brush, W I Broadway & Co, Birmingham 1973, together with a silver retractable pencil, S J Rose & Son, London 1948. (1 bag)

A cased George V silver and enamel lady's Vanity Set, by Collingwood & Co., hallmarked London 1935, comprising hand mirror, two pairs of brushes, a comb and a pair of silver topped scent bottles, all with corresponding yellow guilloche enamel, contained within a fitted vellum case, some other items missing, the case initialled, and with outer fabric cover.  

Two Police Custodian helmets, one West Midlands, with rose top; the other Gloucestershire, with comb top. (2)

Two West Midlands Police Custodian helmets, one with rose top, the other with comb top. (2)

Two Warwickshire Police Custodian helmets, one with rose top; the other with comb top. (2)

A Vintage Parco Paris Minaudieré, the black lacquered case, gilt lined with four lidded compartments, a miniature scent bottle and comb slot with later comb, cartouche engraved "MH" to hinged lid; A Stratton compact, the hinged lid decorated with vining fruits. (2)