A LARGE CONTINENTAL MULTI-BLADE PENKNIFE OF EXHBITION TYPE, 20TH CENTURY with over one hundred and thirty folding blades and accessories including awls, borers, saws, corkscrews, tweezers, scissors, comb, fork, magnifying glass, scribes, bodkins, and bradawls, and fitted at each side with a harlequin design scale in contrasting mother-of-pearl and shell, 13.0 cm (closed) LiteratureDavid Hayden-Wright, The Heritage of English Knives, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2008, p. 76 Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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A FINE LOT WITH SEVEN LOPBURI AGATE BEADSThailand, Lopburi period, c, 13th century. Comprising five tubular beads of different lengths, the half-translucent stones of dark-chocolate hues with milky-white inclusions, the larger fully translucent and of an interesting color palette of gray tones. Together with two wing or comb shaped semitranslucent pectorals, the stones are brilliantly polished and show attractive variegated tones of dark-chocolate and caramel with milky white and gray inclusions, drilling through the sides.Condition: Good condition with some notches and minor weathering commensurate with age. Provenance: Estate of Paolo Bertuzzi. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was an engineer and fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. Born as the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, the founder of Hettabretz, one of the most important leather merchants in Italy which crafted womenswear for royals and celebrities including The Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and created exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute at Metropolitan Museum of New York. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes archaic and contemporary art, focusing mainly on Asian ancient pieces. Over decades he developed close relations with galleries, museums, curators, and auction houses while shaping his collection. He edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom. Weight: 120 g Dimensions: Length 3.6 cm - 8.1 cm
Victorian repoussé silver comb case on chain, with foliate and scroll decoration, contains a tortoiseshell comb (** the comb now broken**), maker J L & ... (rubbed indistinct), Sheffield 1898, 3" x 1" excluding chain; together with a small repousse oval silver trinket tray, Birmingham 1892, 6" x 4" 2.1oz t (2)
‡ A NORTH ITALIAN CLOSE HELMET FOR THE FOOT TOURNEY, CIRCA 1590-1600 with a notably heavy rounded one-piece skull rising to a low medial comb pierced to the front of its apex with one vertical and two horizontal holes (and showing there a small internally patched repair), visor, upper bevor and bevor attached to it by common dome-headed pivots (that on the right restored), the visor formed with a stepped and centrally-divided vision-slit (previously fitted with spring closure at the right now missing), the upper bevor pierced with a circular arrangement of nine ventilation holes and secured at its right for a locking-screw (missing, plugged at the top), and the skull and bevor fastened to one another at the right of the neck by a pierced hasp and turning-pin, and formed at their lower edges with internally hollowed rims intended to lock over and rotate on the upper edge of a collar, the skull fitted at the nape with a later iron plume-holder and pierced at the rear of the comb with further holes for securing a plume (the visor showing a number of sword cuts at each side, and the whole showing a light mottled patination overall), 27.0 cm high Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
‡ A COMPOSITE ENGLISH OR FLEMISH CLOSE HELMET, CIRCA 1550 with one-piece skull rising to a low boldly roped medial comb pierced at its apex with two large holes, the foremost at one time retaining a later funerary crest, and visor, upper bevor and bevor attached to it by common pivots, the visor with stepped centrally-divided vision-slit, fitted at its right side with a lifting-peg that also serves as a pull to release the spring-catch securing it to the upper bevor, the latter of prow-shaped form pierced in a raised rib across the mouth, the upper bevor and bevor each secured at their right sides by spring-catches with push-button releases (the spring for the bevor replaced), and two gorget-plates front and rear (associated), the main edges of the helmet formed with partly roped inward turns and partial turns accompanied by recessed borders, and the skull decorated to either side of its comb with a pair of similar recessed bands converging just above the nape (pitted and worn overall), 28.0 cm Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent The helmet owes its survival to having been suspended over an English tomb as part of an heraldic funerary achievement. Similar helmets can be seem in the churches of Whaddon, Buckinghamshire; Netherbury, Dorsetshire; Pembury, Kent, and Lydiard Tregoze, Wiltshire. See Cripps-Day 1922, pp. 164-5, 174, 199-200, 263 & 266, figs 1597, 1608, 1661 & 1792). Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
A Copy of a French Dragoon Officer's Brass Helmet, the hight comb embossed with volutes and leaves, with the head of Medusa over a flaming grenade and surmounted by a short black horsehair plume, and with long black horsehair tail, the left side with a foliate sheathed conical plume holder set with a red, white and blue feather plume, with a cheetah skin covered turban, brass peak, foliate ear rosettes and graduated brass chin scales backed by leather, with a leather liner.Dent to the top middle of the comb, with a soldered repair.
A Bavarian Dragoon Officer's Black Leather Helmet, (Raupenhelm), circa 1870, with one-piece skull surmounted by a black wool comb, with front and back visor, brass crown over entwined L helmet plate, embossed brass lion mask and ring ear pieces, the left side with a brass and blue enamelled kokard, leather chin strap with brass hooks and buckle, and with leather liner.Minor cracking to the leather skull, with crizzling to the surface and to that of the visor and neck protector. The lower fixing plate for the comb is missing.
An Imperial German Volunteer Firefighter's Helmet, in black leather with brass comb, front visor trim and brass and enamelled star helmet plate for Gr.Freden, with enamelled kokarden, leather chin strap secured by brass rounded bosses, with leather liner, the inner crown with two bolted plates securing the comb and stamped LEHMANN & WUNDENBERG, HANNOVER.Crackling to the surface of the leather visors.
A Pre-War Merryweather Brass Fireman's Helmet, each side of the raised comb embossed with a dragon, the helmet plate stamped with a flaming torch, crossed axes and hoses, with ear rosettes, leather backed brass chin scales and leather liner.The skull with small creases and a small crack. The inner front visor has areas of soldered repair.
A hallmarked sterling silver four piece cased vanity set. The dressing table set comprising of a hand mirror, brush, comb and clothes brush. The set being finished with engine turned decoration and having initial M engraved to the cartouche. Presented in fitted velvet lined, tooled leatherette hinged box. The set being hallmarked for Birmingham date letter O for 1963. Makers mark B&Co for WI Broadway & Co. Combined weight approx 1564g. Measures approx 38cm x 21cm (boxed).
A 'tortoiseshell' coloured and brass bound box, early 20th century, the oval compression hinge box with engraved circular decoration, 6.3cm wide, with a retractable 'tortoiseshell' comb, 18.5cm long (fully opened) and a miniature 'tortoiseshell' tea caddy with applied white metal label with initials, upon compressed ball feet, 2.5cm high, and one other 'tortoiseshell' tea caddy of sarcophagus form, 2cm high (4) (at fault)
A pair of Katzhutte standing Figures, with Outstretched Arms, in summer dresses, decorated with polychrome enamels (29cm x 12cm x 8cm) and a Dancing Figure with Hair Comb, in floral decorated yellow dress (30cm x 10cm x 8cm), one index finger missing, show no other signs of damage or restoration, all signed verso (3)
Made in Genève - a large wooden musical box numbered 24544 and 773, large cylinder and comb mechanism accompanied by a six bell movement, plays eight different airs, superb quality. Inlaid decoration to the exterior lid and internal hinged glass lid to protect the mechanism, 52 cm wide Condition report – It is working, has a lovely tone. Comb good, no missing teeth. Some scratches to case, including lid. I noticed the hammers move and strike, but the two on the left don’t meet the bells, the hammer move but don’t strike.
KATE HARRIS FOR WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS; a cased six piece Art Nouveau silver dressing table set, comprising a circular hand mirror, two clothes brushes, two hair brushes and a comb, the hair brushes, mirror and comb London 1902, the clothes brushes Birmingham 1902, RD no. 340798, with original leather, purple velvet and silk lined box Condition Report:comb is damage
Two Cased Silver and Enamel Dressing-Table Services, one decorated with pale blue enamel oval and engine-turned and foliage and engraved ground, the other with green enamel oval engine-turned wavy lines, each comprising a hand-mirror; hairbrush and clothes brush, the green enamelled set with a further associated comb, each in fitted black leather covered case (qty)The pale blue enameled set by Charles S. Green and Co. Ltd., Birmingham, 1929 and 1934. The pieces are in reasonable condition with some surface scratches and wear, consistent with age and use. The case scuffed and marked overall. There is a space in the case for a comb which is now lacking. The green enamelled set by Walker and Hall, Birmingham, 1937. The pieces are in reasonable condition with some surface scratches and wear, consistent with age and use. The case scuffed and marked overall. The comb is by the same maker and of the same date but without enamel. There is some wear and loss to the bristles on each set.
Swiss mahogany musical box, early/mid19th Century, with brass cylinder and steel comb movement, the cylinder 19.5cm long, with two keys, the case 11cm high x 33.5cm wide x 13.5cm deep, together with an invoice supplied by Horological workshops, attributing the box to be by David Cadet of Abraham Francois ChapuisCondition Report: This mechanism is stamped 1030.Overall it is in restored condition. Case is polished.It appears to play as the mechanism is in good order and it has been tested in a limited manner. It might need servicing to operate to full capacity.Teeth in good condition and none broken.
A 20th-century silver easel-back photo frame, London hallmarked with R B B makers mark, with crest and embossed floral decoration, approximately 10.5inch x 7.5inch, together with a silver card case, Birmingham 1902 by Arthur Cook, initialled M.W., novelty pig vesta striker, London 1986 by David A Bowles and a white metal and tortoiseshell folding comb. (4)
A collection of silver dressing table items to include; a pair of planished silver topped clothes brushes, both with vacant cartouches and hallmarked Birmingham, 1911 and 1914 by Henry Matthews, a Birmingham silver hand brush with embossed cherub decoration and a Birmingham silver and faux tortoiseshell comb (broken).Further Details: Tarnishing, slight denting, wear and comb is broken.
A collection of costume jewellery to include a silver and amethyst brooch, Wedgwood gilt metal pendant, mother of pearl and marcasite brooch, vintage watch brooch, faux pearl necklace and earrings, metal bracelets, paste and metal brooches, enamel badges, comb, ladies dress watches including Accurist Timex, Rotary, Seiko, jewellery box etc (1 bag)
Spieldose mit 2 LochplattenTroubadour. Um 1900. Nussbaum bzw. Eiche furniert, Farblithografie, Messing, Eisen. 18 x 34 x 26 cm, Platten Ø 22,5 cm, Kamm 9,5 cm. Spieluhrkasten mit Schriftzug und Fadeneinlagen aus Elfenbeinimitat auf dem Scharnierdeckel; innen ovale Darstellung nach Boucher. Spielwerk mit geriffelter Gusseisenplatte, Zentralantrieb mit Nr. "17250" und Anreißrad mit Dämpfern. Undeutlich beschriftete Lochplatten (z.B. "Klosterglocken") Spielt mit schönem Klang, kleinere Ausbesserungen am Furnier, Trockenriss im Deckel, sonst einige wenige Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren. 1 Kurbel + 2 Platten. Play box with 2 perforated platesTroubadour. Around 1900. Walnut or oak veneer, color lithography, brass, iron. 18 x 34 x 26 cm, plates Ø 22.5 cm, comb 9.5 cm. Music box with writing and thread inlays of imitation ivory on the hinged lid; inside oval representation after Boucher. Playing mechanism with fluted cast iron plate, central drive with no. "17250" and marking wheel with dampers. Indistinctly labeled perforated plates (e.g. "monastery bells") Plays with a beautiful sound, minor repairs to the veneer, dry crack in the lid, otherwise a few signs of age/use. 1 crank + 2 plates. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Platten-Spieluhr mit 16 Platten in SchachtelOrphenion. Ende 19. Jh. Nussbaum massiv, Messing, Eisen. 14 x 36 x 27 cm. 7,1 kg. Quaderförmige Spieldose auf dem Scharnierdeckel "Orphenion" beschriftet; im Deckel gleich betitelte Farblithografie. Spielwerk mit goldbronzierter Eisen-Grundplatte, Zungenkamm 7,5 cm sowie Antrieb über die Platten-Randlochung. Dazu im leinenbezogenen Karton blau lackierte, je "Orphenion" gemarkte Blechplatten (Ø 21 cm), z.B. Sei nicht bös, Spinn spinn, Wien bleibt Wien, Kornblumen, Radetzky-Marsch sowie Weihnachtslieder Läuft, reagiert nicht auf die Hebel. Anobienspuren, Deckelkassette verzogen, Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren. Plate music box with 16 plates in boxOrphenion. Late 19th century Solid walnut, brass, iron. 14 x 36 x 27 cm. 7.1 kg. Square-shaped music box inscribed "Orphenion" on the hinged lid; color lithograph with the same title in the lid. Musical mechanism with gold-bronzed iron base plate, tongue comb 7.5 cm as well as drive over the plate edge perforation. In addition, in the linen-covered cardboard blue lacquered, each "Orphenion" marked tin plates (Ø 21 cm), eg Sei nicht bös, Spinn spinn, Wien bleibt Wien, Kornblumen, Radetzky March as well as Christmas carols Runs, does not respond to the levers. Anobienspuren, lid box warped, signs of age / use. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Haarkamm und Brosche mit Korallen, um 1900 Metall. Kamm L 10 cm. Brosche Ø 3 cm. 6,5/10,2 g. Diademförmiges Schauteil an langem Kamm und Blütenbrosche mit Abhängungen. C-Haken Hair comb and brooch with corals, around 1900 Metal. Comb L 10 cm. Brooch Ø 3 cm. 6,5/10,2 g.Diadem shaped show piece on long comb and flower brooch with suspensions. C hook .*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lange Korallenkette und Haarkamm um 1900 Kette L 160 cm. Kamm 5,5 x 9 cm. Schnürkette mit kleinen Korallenkugeln, an Ringfederschließe. Haarkamm mit Korallenlinsen und kleinen Korallenkugeln, an 2-zinkigem Kamm Long coral necklace and hair comb around 1900 Chain L 160 cm. Comb 5.5 x 9 cm.Lacing necklace with small coral balls, on ring spring clasp. Hair comb with coral lenses and small coral balls, on 2-prong comb .*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Antiker Haarkamm im Originaletui 2. H. 19. Jh Silber geprüft, teilvergoldet. Punze: K.B. Schauteil 8,5 x 4,7 cm. Kamm 6,5 x 5 cm. 38,2 g. Großer Kamm mit rankenverzierter, kronenartiger Montierung, besetzt mit Perlchen und Granaten. In schwarzem Etui mit silberner, gravierter Monogramm-Montierung H v R Ancient hair comb in original case 2nd H. 19th century Silver tested, partially gold plated. Hallmark: K.B. Show part 8.5 x 4.7 cm. Comb 6.5 x 5 cm. 38,2 g.Large comb with vine decorated crown-like mount set with pearls and garnets. In black case with silver engraved monogram mount H v R *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Two late 19th Century fans, one with pearlised wands and Flemish lace A/F and the other having painted and carved treen wands with a painted silk panel A/F together with a Circa 1900 painted treen fan decorated with images of cherries A/F and a later Assyrian fan decorated with silver metallic thread and silver sequins on a cream silk ground A/F, vintage miniature bottles, ornate buttons, a 1930's cream Bakelite necklace, a tape measure in the form of a drum, a miniature purse, a small tabletop Barbola mirror and a tortoiseshell effect hair comb. Location:R2.4Condition:All 4 fans A/F-refer to additional photos for condition report.
Bindings The Holy Bible [and:] The Book of Common Prayer London: George E. Eyre and Andrew [BCP: William] Spottiswoode, c.1847. 2 works, 12mo (13.6 x 8cm), contemporary relievo-style bindings of embossed black papier-mâché, each cover showing Christ standing with right hand raised in blessing against intricate background of gothic tracery, foliate scrolls and flowers, edges gilt gauffered to flower-and-diamond pattern, comb-marbled endpapers, Bible signatures A-2X12 BCP A-X12 Z6, BCP with an edition of the Psalms bound in at rear (dated 1847, sigs. A-C12 D6), both works neatly rebacked with original spines laid down, a few hairline cracks and small areas of loss to bindings, Bible with damp-staining to lower fore corners of prelims, title-page with restored paper-loss in gutter costing a few letters of text, BCP with occasional light spotting and staining, sigs. I7-8 partially stuck togetherNote: Note: An identical binding is found on a copy of the Book of Common Prayer held by the British Library and accessible via their online database of bookbindings (shelfmark C72a7 1).
Mauchline Ware - Various Vendors Mauchline ware - sewing, nine pieces, comprising a scarce comb form thread winder (Dunkeld Cathedral / Falls At Crumbling Bridge), 5cms, a disc form pin cushion (Stirling Castle and Cemetery / Bought In The Douglas Room É.), 5cms dia., another (Bournemouth From The Pier / and variant view), 5cms dia., an umbrella form pin cushion (New Post Office, Ipswich), 13cms, a bottle form sewing companion (Ruines de Coucy 1191-1203), 9.2cms, a thimble egg (Old Harry Rocks), 6cms, another (Spa Saloon and Italian Terrace, Scarborough), 6cms, a tape cylinder (Terrace and Shrubbery, Southend / Southend Pier / Southend Pier, Essex), 6.5cms, and a thimble case, worn, (Brighton New Pier), 4.5cms. (9) From the collection of Hilbre Marriott
Mauchline ware - eight pieces, comprising a button hook (Bamborough Castle), 14cms, a pull off top rectangular card case (Harrogate / Royal Pump Room, Harrogate), 9 x 4.6cms, a comb case (Scarborough), 10cms, a spectacle case (Adelaide Terrace, Portishead), 14cms, a horse shoe shaped vesta (Invalids Walk, Bournemouth), 5.2cms, a steel frame circular purse (North St., Guildford / High Street, Guildford), 5.2cms, a book mark / paper knife (untitled bridge / From The Birks O'Aberfeldy / John Harrower, Jeweller, Aberfeldy), 16.8cms, and a napkin ring (Chain Pier, Brighton). (8) From the collection of the late Christabelle and David Davey.
Silver dinner spoon, Bordeaux, France 1777-78. Sleek design with slightly raised comb. France, Bordeaux, 1777-78, hallmarks: city hallmark B with year letter D underneath, release hallmarks crown and crowned K, unknown maker's mark (CS in crowned cartouche) - traces of use. 84 grams, 950/1000. Dim. L 20.5cm, W 4.2 cm.
Silver dinner spoon, Arnaud I Sermensan, Bordeaux 1712-17. Equipped with comb. France, Bordeaux, Arnaud I Sermensan, 1712-17, hallmarks: city hallmark Bord (abbreviation of Bordeaux) with year letter B underneath, release hallmarks K in cartouche and faded hallmark (probably a fleur-de-lis), maker's mark. Inscription: L. - light signs of use. 76 grams, 950/1000. Dim. L 19.7 cm, W 4.2 cm.

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