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Click here to subscribeFire 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
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 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)
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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
A North European Cuirassier HelmetCirca 1620-30Of browned steel, with rounded one-piece skull with low comb bordered by incised triple lines, and encircled around the back by domed brass-capped lining rivets (plume-holder missing), fall with turned and roped peak, face-guard cut-out for vision and pierced with a series of vertical rectangular bars, the former each with turned and roped edge, bevor shaped to the chin, secured by replacement leather straps and buckle, and pivoted at the same points as the fall and face-guard, single gorget plate front and rear (the latter expertly replaced), the main edges turned and roped, and followed by domed brass-capped lining rivets including a circular arrangement on the front plate: mounted on a papier-mâché bearded male head realistically painted in polychrome (3)30 cm. highFootnotes:ProvenancePurchased from R.J. Wigington and offered with the sale invoice dated 15 April 1977For helmets with related face-guards see Arthur Richard Dufty & W. Reid, European Armour In The Tower Of London, 1968, pl. CVII (top right); and Lionello Boccia, Il Museo Stibbert a Firenze, volume terzo: l'Armeria europa, 1975, p. 68, pl. 54, no. 57Offered with Vesey Norman, Arms And Armour..., 1964For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Italian Cuirassier Helmet Circa 1630With two-piece skull joined along the low roped comb, and followed by incised lines along both sides converging on the brow of the bluntly-pointed peak, the latter hinged at the same points as the visor and lower bevor and with turned and roped edge, the visor cut to accommodate the peak and also for vision, the latter with turned and roped borders above four vertical ventilation slots, and incised with line borders en suite with the skull, the bevor shaped to the chin and pierced with an arrangement of circular holes on each side, two hook catches on the right, single neck-plate at the rear (the others missing), and tubular spirally-grooved plume-holder at the back of the skull (old pitting overall) 26.5 cm. highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Rare German Composite 'Maximilian' Full ArmourCirca 1520 And LaterOf bright steel with characteristic fluting between incised double line borders, the main edges mostly turned and roped, comprising close-helmet with one-piece skull rising to a roped comb between lines of small etched triangles, pierced with two pairs of small holes for lining laces at the back, around the flanged rear with a line of dome-headed lining rivets, and struck with an indistinct armourer's mark to the left of the tubular plume-holder, the latter incised with pairs of diagonal lines, neck-guard of two articulated plates en suite with the skull and with recessed roped borders etched with running foliate scrollwork against a granular ground, the bevor and prow-shaped visor pivoting at the same points on each side and both with fluting en suite with the skull, the former shaped to the chin (minor old holes) and throat, the latter matching the neck-guard and with bevelled borders, pierced with horizontal vision slits above a raised projection, and with small pierced ventilation holes, on either side at the front with a line of further ventilation holes between keyhole piercings, replacement lifting-peg, and two sprung button-catches on the right, gorget of four plates front and back, hinged together on the left and secured together by pin-catches on the right, breast-plate (minor internal patch at the neck-turn, rivetted repair along the left armhole gusset, small repair on the right) with hinged curved lance-rest, later fauld of four plates and tassets of four plates each, back-plate en suite (rivetted internal repairs) with culet of four plates, full arm and leg harness incorporating earlier elements, the former comprising pauldrons each of six plates, the upper plates extending over the front and back, and three plates over the upper arms linked by a turning joint to the upper cannon of the vambrace, couters each with heart-shaped haute-piece, and tubular lower cannons each hinged together and secured by a pin-catch, the latter comprising cuisses each with heart-shaped poleyns, detachable greaves each hinged on one side and with pin-catches on the other, and articulated 'bear-paw' sabatons each with central roped ridge down the front and slotted at the rear for spurs, and mitten gauntlets: on a wooden stand mounted on a wooden plinth, the latter carved in relief on the front and sides with a differing trophy of armsFootnotes:ProvenanceBy repute the W.R. Hearst Collection, USAJoe Kindig Jr., York, Pennsylvania, USASee Dr. A Lewis Katzowitz, 'Thoughts on Joe Kindig, Jr.', American Society of Arms Collectors, Bulletin (Spring 1977), pp. 3-8This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Nabeshima porcelain oval dishJapanese, early 19th Centurymodelled as red and white glazed peony flowers within a border of green blue and foliage with gilt veining underside with four symbolic objects within trailing cords, foot rim with comb pattern border and foot with Fuku seal character mark (Prosperity)
A fine early 19th Century Palais Royal musical writing implement box, the rectangular box in mirror glass, the lid centred by a finely carved and pierced mother of pearl plaque as a female figure emblematic of the arts and science (top of spear lacking), within a curved gilt metal border pierced with flowers and leaves. The front with a carved mother of pearl anthemion escutcheon, the front and sides with borders in sections of mother of pearl engraved with leaf scrolls, the back with a plain mother of pearl border, raised on a gilt moulded edge and four shell mounted paw feet. The lid interior fitted with a mirror over a flush fitted velvet tray with a complete selection of carved mother of pearl and ornamental tools, comprising a mother of pearl paper knife with silver shield, the terminal carved and pierced as a lyre with jewelled mounts, a silver shield mounted stiletto gilt mount and faceted steel stem, a pair of steel bladed scissors with gilt mounts, the arms carved as dolphins, a curved handle eraser with silver shield, another with silver shield, the terminal pierced and carved with jewelled mounts, a feather form dip pen with knib with gilt metal and enamel pansy motif, a seal with silver shield and carved vase form stem, a ruler centred by a silver shield and pierced and carved with leaf scrolls, a gilt metal mounted glass inkwell and companion sander. Fitted below the tray with an operative cylinder musical box with complete comb, the compartmentalised interior lined in cream and pink satin. Central crack to lid mirror, crack to one side and the back with some losses to silvering, box 26 x 18 x 11cms.
1941 Dated Fire Officer's "Hendry" Leather Fire Helmet black finish, leather crown with high central comb. Large rear brim. Front peak with brass edging. Leather backed, brass chin chain. Brass and enamel, National Fire Brigade Association badge. Replaced leather sweatband dated "1941" with white webbing liner. Rear peak marked "JAS. Hendry Ltd Glasgow". Minor wear.
19th Century Swiss rosewood 'Bells in Sight' musical box playing eight airs on 6" comb with three bells, the cover decorated with printed musical motif on block feet. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Whilst grubby and a little oily internally the comb appears to lack no tips. The case has some bubbling to veneers in places. Scuffed and marked commensurate with age. It does not work but movement has sticky residue on it - will not run consistently.
An Art Deco silver and enamel backed dressing table set, A & J Zimmerman Ltd, 1930-31, comprising; a hand mirror and four brushes, all decorated in light blue and dark blue guilloche enamel in triangular patterns, all to a fitted case, together with a composite silver backed dressing table set, comprising two brushes, a comb, a hand mirror and further brush, all with engine turned decoration, all to a fitted case (2)CR; The enamel to the A&J Zimmerman example is in good order. All pieces show general scratching, wear and tear commensurate with age and use. There are no large cracks, chips or losses visible.
§A COLLECTION SIX (6) KANZASHI KOGAI HAIRPIN SETSJapan, Edo to Meiji periodEach matching set is composed of a kushi (comb) and a kogai (pin), decorated with floral patterns lacquer in gold hiramaki-e and nashiji, some with mother-of-pearl inlays.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- overall good condition;- made of lacquer and mother of pearl;- a few faded gilt parts;- a few minor losses in the lacquer.
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