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A 19thC cut steel hair comb with star design of small faceted stones

Case Art Deco design silver and blue Guilloche enamel five piece dressing table set. CONDITION REPORT: No comb One brush and mirror has damage/loss to enamel, top area of handles horizontally. Hallmarks are clear overall. The top of one brush is detached from brush and bigger brush is loose.

11th century AD. A gilt-bronze half of a Ringerike style Great Beast finial for a Viking longship's weathervane formed as a standing quadruped with scrolls to the hips and shoulders, slashes to the flanks, raised head with piriform eye and curled lappet to the upper lip; attachment holes to the lower legs and pierced rectangular panel to the top of the head to accept a separately-cast comb. 67 grams, 67mm (2 1/2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. For ship-vanes of Ringerike style see Graham-Campbell, J. Viking Art, London, 2013, items 138-140; for a discussion of Viking-period weather vanes and their re-use as badges of nobility in Normandy, see Engström, J. & Nykänen, P. New Interpretations of Viking Age Weathervanes, in Fornvännen, vol.91, 1996; Lindgrén, S. Viking Weather-Vane Practices in Medieval France in Fornvännen, vol.91, 1996 and Lindgrén, S. Viking Weather-Vane Practices in Medieval France in Fornvännen, vol.78, 1983. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. The navigation techniques in use in Iron Age Northern Europe were very sophisticated, as would be expected from people bordering the Baltic, North Sea and North Atlantic where boat- and ship-building traditions have been perfected over more than a thousand years. A carved wooden panel from Bergen, Norway, shows a number of Viking longships at sea, some with weathervanes mounted on the stempost. They are mounted vertically with the beast on the outer end. Gilded bronze weathervanes appear on the roofs of medieval churches in Sweden, Norway and Finland where they are often regarded as ornamental: symbols of access to resources and craftsmanship for the important families who endowed such buildings. These weathervanes in many cases originally adorned ships and were used as part of the navigational equipment. They may have inspired the medieval Norman custom of attaching a gilded weathervane or cock to church roofs, which eventually spread to secular buildings such as castles in France and Italy where their use was restricted to certain ranks of nobility (Lindgrén, 1983"). Weathervanes were used for determining the strength and direction of the wind, in conjunction with the sólarsteinn (sunstone) Icelandic feldspar which polarises sunlight and allows the sun's position to be determined in overcast conditions. A wooden bearing-dial fragment was found in Greenland - a destination colonised by Icelanders in the 11th century - with the 'horizon' divided into 32 sectors. This would give an accuracy of about 11 degrees per sector, which would make landfall using latitude sailing a straightforward matter. Engström & Nykänen (1996) suggested that the vanes were decorated with holes or markers on the outer edge which enabled the helmsman to make an assessment of the sun's height from the position and length of the shadow, and thus to work out his position by rule of thumb. These holes may have been used to attach streamers as a visual aid. The ships equipped with these weathervanes may have been the 'flagships' of their fleets, taking the lead in navigation and in manoeuvring. The dragon on the weathervane may thus have signified the position of the fleet's leader, and may even have given rise to the name drakka (dragon) for the largest type of Viking period ship. Very fine condition. Extremely rare.

13th-6th century BC. A bronze comb-backed axehead with ribbed tubular socket, curved blade issuing from the mouth of a lion, four griffin-heads to the rear. 370 grams, 22cm (8 1/2"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. CF. Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965, item 99. Fine condition. Rare.

Neolithic, 4th-3rd millennium BC. A group of Volosovo culture stone arrowheads and implements of various forms, fine workmanship. 42 grams total, 3-10.5cm (1 1/4 - 4"). Property of a gentleman; from an official excavation in Ivamovo Oblast, Russia. The Volosovo culture has its roots in the local Neolithic (Comb Ware) groups of the Volga-Kama region. What is today described as Volosovo culture seems to have emerged during the 4th millennium BC, although its initial, or 'proto', stage is identified already somewhat earlier, and continued until the late 3rd millennium BC. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Neolithic, 5th-3rd millennium BC. A pair of Volosovo culture bone awls, one made from the rib of a middle sized animal. 12 grams total, 9.5-10.5cm (3 3/4 - 4 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; from an official excavation in Ivamovo Oblast, Russia. The Volosovo culture has its roots in the local Neolithic (Comb Ware) groups of the Volga-Kama region. What is today described as Volosovo culture seems to have emerged during the 4th millennium BC, although its initial, or 'proto', stage is identified already somewhat earlier, and continued until the late 3rd millennium BC. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Neolithic, 5th-3rd millenium BC. A mixed group of decorated bone awls comprising: one tooth-shaped with transverse groove; one flat with square butt; one round-section with transverse grooves; one flat with chisel end; one with fine carving decoration, possibly depicting an animal. 16 grams total, 45-63mm (1 3/4 - 2 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; from an official excavation in Ivamovo Oblast, Russia. The Volosovo culture has its roots in the local Neolithic (Comb Ware) groups of the Volga-Kama region. What is today described as Volosovo culture seems to have emerged during the 4th millennium BC, although its initial, or 'proto', stage is identified already somewhat earlier, and continued until the late 3rd millennium BC. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Neolithic, 4th-3rd millennium BC. A mixed group of Volosovo culture tooth and bone pendants with pierced holes comprising: two eye teeth of a small animal; one from the rib of a small animal; all showing evidence of wear polish. 4.27 grams total, 27-31mm (1"). Property of a gentleman; from an official excavation in Ivamovo Oblast, Russia. See Danefæ Skatte Fra Den Danske Muld, Nationalmuseet, 2010, p.30, fig.10 for similar examples of tooth pendants from Denmark. The Volosovo culture has its roots in the local Neolithic (Comb Ware) groups of the Volga-Kama region. What is today described as Volosovo culture seems to have emerged during the 4th millennium BC, although its initial, or 'proto', stage is identified already somewhat earlier, and continued until the late 3rd millennium BC. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Neolithic, 4th-3rd millennium BC. A mixed group of bone implements comprising: one long with small shallow cuts; one tongue-shaped with chamfered end, cracked; one with transverse grooves. 37 grams total, 6-10cm (2 1/4 - 4"). Property of a gentleman; from an official excavation in Ivamovo Oblast, Russia. The Volosovo culture has its roots in the local Neolithic (Comb Ware) groups of the Volga-Kama region. What is today described as Volosovo culture seems to have emerged during the 4th millennium BC, although its initial, or 'proto', stage is identified already somewhat earlier, and continued until the late 3rd millennium BC. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

A Late 19th Century Continental 24 Air Music Box with Five Bells Having Enamelled Flower Finials and Bee and Butterfly Hammers. Paper Label No 24945 (Case Treated for Woodworm and One Tooth Missing from Comb)

Three piece Birmingham silver backed dressing table set (lacking comb) and two unframed mounted and signed photographs, ' The Avengers '

Carved wood box containing silver objets d'art - three posy holders, small circular box, thimble, comb, ivory noh play mask, napkin ring, pocket locket and chain and a pocket compass

A HM silver squat candlestick; together with pepperettes, ,mirror brush, comb and EPNS items

A box to include a variety of glassware, a HM silver back brush comb set and silver sugar tongs.

Assorted silver and white metal wares to include; coaster, comb, cruets etc

An engine turned silver dressing table set comprising; tray, pair of clothes brushes, hairbrush, mirror and comb

A George V hallmarked silver set of twelve coffee spoons, each with guilloche enamelled bowls and coffee bean finials, cased, Birmingham 1930 Barker Brothers Silver Ltd, together with a modern hallmarked embossed silver brush and comb set, in fitted case Birmingham 1983 (14)

A 19th Century elm and beech high comb back windsor elbow chair with crinoline stretcher on splayed legs

George V silver and blue guilloché enamel dressing table set, London, 1935, Mappin and Webb, to include the mirror, four brushes and a comb, (6)

A five piece silver backed dressing table set with engine turned decoration comprising a hand mirror, a pair of hair brushes, a pair of clothes brushes and a comb RC London 1928 in a fitted, fabric lined case

19th Century inlaid rosewood and simulated rosewood cased eight air musical box having a 6" cylinder playing on three bells, the underside of the hinged cover with printed tune sheet, 42cm wide Condition: Comb is complete and shows no sign of repair/tipping, while we do not guarantee the movement the mechanism moves freely when wound, some restoration to the case mainly around the hinges - **General condition consistent with age

A FIVE PIECE SILVER DRESSING TABLE SET Chester 1911, comprising two hair brushes, two clothes brushes, a hand mirror and a comb with a metal spine, housed in a fitted case; also three paste set metal lipstick holders in a case, Revlon labels to the base of each

A COMB BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR on double H-shaped stretcher base, 112cm high overall, the seat 48.5cm wide 47.5cm deep

A COMB BACK WINDSOR ROCKING CHAIR, with deep scroll arms, elm seat and H-shape stretcher (the rockers later)

AN ELM AND BEECH COMB BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR 112cm high, the elm seat 47cm wide 47cm deep

Cased pair of silver backed military brushes and a comb, also a silver ashtray. Condition report: see terms and conditions.

A cased pair of silver backed hair brushes and a comb

An Edwardian cased comb embossed with figures

A pair of American Bausch and Comb military binoculars; a Kodak camera

A GEORGE III YEW WOOD WINDSOR CHAIR WITH COMB BACK AND ELM SEAT ON CABRIOLE LEGS, REDUCED IN HEIGHT

A cased George VI hallmarked silver and tortoise shell hair brush, mirror and comb set from Kendal & Dent makers to the Admiralty, Birmingham 1925.

A 19th century Pende? ivory comb, carved with a stylised mask beneath four prongs, 5.75in.

λ A Tikopia turtle shell necklace, Solomon Islands, of fourteen hooks fibre bound, 51cm long, two Solomon Islands turtle shell nose ornaments and a comb, inlaid shell. (4) cf. Daniel Blau & Klass Maaz. Fish Hooks of the Pacific Islands, p.131, pl.46 for a similar necklace. Provenance Dr James Spillius, London.

A Collingwood Bay turtle shell comb, Papua New Guinea, with pierced decoration, late 19th century, 27cm long, on a stand. (2)

An Inuit carved bone comb, with pierced facial features, 10.5cm high.

A Bambara mask, Mali, with a comb like coiffure and a rattan woven cap to the inside, 56cm high.

A mid 20th century mother of pearl lidded compact and comb together with a gold metal compact.

A Tanimbar carved bone comb, another similar, and a drum (3)

A silver and blue guilloche enamel dressing table set, by Charles Henry Dumenil, London 1920-1922, comprising; a rectangular tray; four hair brushes; silver and enamel lidded scent bottle and a similar unmarked comb back.

Ancient Greek style helmet of classical form, with black horsehair plume and raised comb - possibly a film prop

A pair of Chinese style large model cockerels, 20th century with scrafito plumage, crimson comb and wattles, on pierced rustic stump base, 39cm high

SMALL JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FIGURE GROUP of an immortal figure holding a fan and tea bowl, a young boy climbing a ladder to comb his hair and a teapot on stand at his elbow. 3.5" high (9cm). CONDITION REPORT: Some damage, body shows two vertical cracks, table with teapot has been detached and re-stuck and also missing one leg. Teapot appears to be missing part of its spout. Vertical crack through the man's head.

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE NABESHIMA BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN DISH, with a comb foot, the interior painted with a bird perched on a fruiting branch, 5.9in diameter.

A RARE WELL CARVED ORIENTAL WOODEN COMB. 9.5ins long.

A 19TH CENTURY TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMB, pierced foliate decoration, 19cm

A Victorian elm and beech comb back Windsor armchair on turned baluster legs (later painted black).

A superb A.T.S. group:- Private Purchase F.S. cap and badge, fifteen items of cloth insignia, tunic belt with fifteen cap badges including two plastic cap badges, scarf with thirty cloth formation signs including Parachute Regt and Pegasus, autograph book, bible, letters, nit comb, purse, etc

An officer’s helmet c 1850, of the Royal Midlothian Yeomanry Cavalry, binding to front and back peaks, silver plated headband bearing regimental title, tall plain comb (minor cracks to top), with scarlet hair crest, velvet backed graduated chinscales, ear roundels bearing applied Star of the Order of the Thistle, a crowned large version of which forms the helmet plate, leather lining. GC a desirable item. See front cover Note: A leather helmet was adopted in 1860 and the regiment was disbanded in 1871. See Carman “Headdress of the British Army-Yeomanry” p 52 and plate 23.

A cased Cartier black enamelled & gilt metal folding comb, 8.1” overall

Two silver backed brushes, two silver backed mirrors, one other brush and a comb

SILVER AND BLUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL VANITY SET Birmingham marks, with floral enamel backs, comprising hand mirror, clothes brush, hair brush and comb, in a fitted case, 32cm long

A silver dressing table set comprising hair brush, clothes brush, hand mirror, comb, a button hook with silver handle, and five glass dressing table bottles with silver lids, London 1911, Stewart Lawson & Co. Ltd, and another indistinctly marked maker, 16.31toz total. (10) Provenance: The Peake Collection, Old Castle Farmhouse, Stibbington.

A silver inlaid tortoiseshell four piece brush and comb set, silver plated items including flatware, dish with handle, teapot, etc.

An Edwardian cased comb embossed with figures

A 19TH CENTURY SWISS MUSICAL BOX, THE PINNED CYLINDER AND ONE PIECE COMB PLAYING SIX AIRS AS LISTED ON THE ORIGINAL CHROMOLITHOGRAPHED TUNE SHEET TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE LID

A WALNUT, ROSEWOOD AND FLORAL MARQUETRY TABLE TOP DISC PLAYER Signed Polyphon, circa 1890 The underside of the hinged cover with a print of musical putti, the double comb movement playing 39.5cm (15½") discs, the case with bead and reel moulding and bracket feet carved with a scroll, with a winder and ten discs. 29cm by 54.5cm by 48.5cm

A silver dressing table set, engine-turned and monogrammed, pair of clothes brushes, pair of hair brushes, comb and hand-mirror, London 1932, within original fitted case, by Searle and Co., Royal Exchange

A pigs-skin leather vanity case, complete with all bottles, contents and comb

A London hallmarked silver backed dressing table set comprising hand mirror, two clothes brushes, two hairbrushes and a hair comb (6).

A mixed collection of hallmarked silver dressing table set items to include a matching Birmingham hallmarked silver hand mirror and hairbrush, together with a hallmarked silver and enamel backed clothes brush and a further hair comb. (4)